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Pets
Adoption Of Cats Inspires Navy Vets To Help People
A bonded pair of unwanted, senior cats are lucky to be alive, thanks to a pair of Navy veterans who adopted them after finding their empty nest a bit too empty. The experience turned out to be a catalyst in their lives, motivating them to help people who often live on the fringes of society. An OIF/OEF Navy veteran comes home Kathy and her hus... more
Vietnam Veteran Saves Death Row Dog
Long after serving in the Army during the Vietnam War, a quiet, unassuming veteran became a hero to a death row dog. From 1961-1964, Roger served in the 25th infantry division in Hawaii in preparation to deploy to Vietnam. He was discharged before his division was sent overseas, and used his time in Hawaii to travel and marry. Eventually he and... more
Adopted Retriever Mix Fetches A Navy Nurse
It was an adopted adult Retriever mix with "puppy dog" eyes that helped one Navy nurse feel more at home with her new life in the military. Kaitlin serves in the Navy out of Portsmouth, Virginia and is the proud "mom" of honorably adopted Cooper, an enthusiastic and loving six year-old Retriever mix. A recent college graduate, Kaitlin joined th... more
Veterans Getting a Little Help From Some PAALS
| Apr 08, 2013
Palmetto Animal Assisted Life Services has launched its Veterans' Important PAALS program and is seeking interested local active-duty military members and veterans who need assistance dogs. The program offers qualified rescue dogs that are trained by PAALS members for service members and veterans who need a safe, loyal and well-behaved companio... more
Vietnam Vet Gives Blind Dog The Gift Of Sight
Most of us know about guide dogs for blind people, but one Vietnam veteran adopted a companion pet to give the gift of sight to his blind dog. Funny-looking dog with a serious purpose Kenneth is a Vietnam War combat veteran who feels that he was selfish when he adopted a shelter dog named Sam I Am, a Jack Russell terrier mix “with a Mohawk.” I... more