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The true meaning of partnership
Last week we had the opportunity to experience the true meaning of partnership with an act of such generosity that we feel compelled to share it. Edward's not-so-excellent adventure Despite the best efforts of many parties involved, a shelter dog who was trained for service and donated by inmates in a restorative justice program in Missouri turned out to be a less-than-perfect fit for one of our veterans. Edward was a once-homeless dog who, while in the care of the The Animal Shelter of Texas County (TASTC) in Houston, Missouri, entered their Healing Paws program - a collaboration with the Continue reading …
Rescued dog eases burden of Marine combat veteran
Sometimes all it takes it a rescued dog to ease the invisible, but heavy burden carried by our combat veterans. This is one such story from Jason, a dual Army and Marine veteran, and how his rescued dog changed his life for the better. *** From battlefield to homefront I have been a dog lover all of my life. I remember almost every dog that ever followed me home from my paper route as a kid to the brave K-9 Marines I crossed paths with in Afghanistan. I currently live in Utah and do marketing for a large physician pain practice. I do have to say: I am a bit of a private person and hope Continue reading …
The military working dog: America’s four-legged warrior
The military working dog has long been part of America's fighting forces, though recent events have brought renewed public attention to these highly trained canines. This month marks the one year anniversary of SEAL Team Six’s raid on Osama bin Laden’s compound in Pakistan. Perhaps no single member of the elite commando team has generated more fascination than Cairo, a military working dog who accompanied the SEALs on this mission. A proud legacy of service For nearly a century, America’s military has put canines to work. During World War I, German and France trained an Continue reading …
PTSD veteran saved by once-abused one-eyed dog
For one veteran coping with PTSD and depression, his saving grace came in the form of a one-eyed dog who had been previously abused. This is his story, in his own words. *** My name is Matthew Goschke; I'm born and raised in Rochester, New York. I've lived here my whole life besides my experiences with the military. I currently run security for the City of Rochester, loss prevention for The Home Depot and am pursuing my paramedic degree. After my military service I found integrating back into civilian life a lot more difficult then I had anticipated. Light at the end of a "very dark" Continue reading …
Prisoner pens birthday letter to WWII veteran
It's not every day that a prisoner writes you a happy birthday letter, but that's what happened to one WWII veteran. Of the many birthday letters and cards we received in celebration of our favorite WWII B-17 belly gunner's 92nd birthday was a set of three cards, each with many signatures. Included in one of the envelopes was a hand-written note on looseleaf paper from a man representing the group, explaining what these cards were all about. We were so touched by this note and the sentiment behind the cards that we're reprinting the prisoner's note in full, though leaving out his last Continue reading …
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