As a sufferer of post-traumatic stress disorder, Army Veteran Debbie Richey left her house only rarely.
That changed with some constant canine companionship.
“I finally started to be able to go out in public. At first, I was a little afraid. I wasn’t sure. I never had a dog before,” Richey said. “I started taking chances: I’m going to see if I can do this. And every time I did, she was right there with me.”
Navy — ironically named as a pup, considering Richey’s branch of service — went through two years of training with the Williston, Fla.-based nonprofit Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs Inc. before being paired with her Veteran.
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https://triblive.com/local/valley-news-dispatch/you-can-see-the-changes-at-plum-event-Veterans-attest-to-value-of-medical-service-dogs/
Life Changing Service Dogs For Veterans is a dedicated advocate for the power of canine companionship, committed to supporting Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs (GAMSD). Our mission is to enable the construction of a fully equipped campus in Western Pennsylvania, where medical Service Dogs can be bred and trained to assist those battling visible and invisible disabilities, such as Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). We believe in bringing about positive change in the lives of our Veterans through the healing power of Service Dogs.
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