From Shelter to Service Dog: The K9s For Warriors Procurement Process
“We have to remember that we take a dog from a shelter, and then five to eight months later that dog goes from being isolated to leaving here and sometimes being next to a three-year-old with an ice cream cone,” said Christina Sutherin, K9s For Warriors kennel manager.
The need for Service Dogs is great — with more Warrior applicants than ever and veteran suicides tragically totaling roughly 20 per day. The K9s For Warriors procurement team has undergone noticeable growth in order to meet the demand.
‘Living Like I’d Received a Terminal Diagnosis’: Defying a Stigma and Severe PTSD
When Jodie Revils (Katy, Texas) joined the Army in 2002 as an 18-year-old infantryman it would have been inconceivable to anticipate the agonizing sequence of torment from his PTSD he’d be forced to endure, and ultimately be unable to truly confront for another 17 years.
The PAWS Act – Help Us Serve More Veterans
On February 11, the PAWS Act was reintroduced to the House, a bold call to the VA (Department of Veterans Affairs) for action — and funding.
Finding Strength Amidst Despair: the Lifechanging Impact of a Service Dog
After 16 years of service in the military, in 2016, my husband was medically retired due to physical injuries, hearing loss, a TBI and PTSD. While he served in the military, he deployed overseas 4 times; was away often for multiple field missions, he trained with the National Guard for overseas missions (which involved a lot of travel to different states), and having to attend many funeral details. While serving his tours overseas, my husband fought many battles, and was forced to face death repeatedly, more than anyone should ever have too.
Words from a Warrior’s Wife: Holly literally saved our family and my husband.
After 16 years of service in the military, in 2016, my husband was medically retired due to physical injuries, hearing loss, a TBI and PTSD. While he served in the military, he deployed overseas 4 times; was away often for multiple field missions, he trained with the National Guard for overseas missions (which involved a lot of travel to different states), and having to attend many funeral details. While serving his tours overseas, my husband fought many battles, and was forced to face death repeatedly, more than anyone should ever have too. Read how K9s For Warriors and a dog named, Holly, helped save my husband’s life.