We are so lucky, every single day, that there are brave men and women in this world willing to protect us, even when it means putting their own lives at risk.
Whether they’re the local police patrolling your town or the military troops that defend us in times of war, all of these valiant souls deserve our respect and our help when they return to civilian life.
As we saw in the case of the incredible Cpl. Kyle Hockenberry, it’s up to us to make sure that our veterans can return to comfortable homes, get adequate education, and find fulfilling careers as civilians.
But when a soldier and comes home with PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder, returning home can be a struggle that runs much deeper. Experts estimate that roughly 22 veterans commit suicide every day as a result of PTSD. It’s an invisible wound, one that can’t always be healed with therapy and medication.
For many soldiers dealing with PTSD, the best solace of all can be found with animals. Some veterans have reported amazing progress after working with horses, and many others find the most solace in working with service dogs.
Dogs, known for being social, affectionate, and loyal to a fault, can offer incredible relief to veterans who think that they’ve exhausted all the options. K9s For Warriors is an amazing program that helps to pair veterans with dogs, and turn those soldiers’ lives around when they think they’ve exhausted every option.
If there’s a veteran in your life, please SHARE this video on Facebook to teach the world about K9s For Warriors and other lifesaving programs!
