June 27th has been designated PTSD awareness day across the U.S.A., aiming to educate the wider public on the realities of experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and on effective treatments for the disorder. PTSD is a mental health condition that some may experience after trauma or after witnessing traumatic events. Symptoms can be complex and debilitating, including … [Read more...] about PTSD Awareness – Dogs Can Make A Difference
K9s For Warriors
Amazing Program Saves Warriors And Rescue Dogs
At Global Pet Expo in 2015 and 2016, we met up with Bayer and representatives from K9s for Warriors and were totally inspired by the program. The programs pairs Vets with PTSD or Warriors with trained Rescue Dogs. We are thrilled to share the exciting news that Bayer Animal Health will be expanding their partnership with K9s For Warriors by launching Operation K9 … [Read more...] about Amazing Program Saves Warriors And Rescue Dogs
Remembering The Fallen Soldiers This Memorial Day
Remembering The Fallen Soldiers This Memorial Day Memorial Day commemorates all men and women who have died in military service for the United States. "Home of the Free, because of the Brave" It is observed on the last Monday of May. It was formerly known as Decoration Day and is believed to have originated after the American Civil War to commemorate the Union and … [Read more...] about Remembering The Fallen Soldiers This Memorial Day
K9s for Warriors : Changing the Lives of Soldiers and Dogs
It is estimated that more than half a million US war veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (source : RAND Corp and other studies) 22 Veterans of the US Military will take their own lives today. 22 families will lose loved ones today and every day due to combat-related stresses and injuries. At a presentation at Global Pet Expo sponsored by K9 … [Read more...] about K9s for Warriors : Changing the Lives of Soldiers and Dogs