It always saddens me to rediscover how after defending our country and our freedom, veterans return from combat and often find it challenging to transition back to civilian life. After defending our home front, some even find themselves homeless and alone.
The VA estimates that a veteran commits suicide every 65 seconds, which amounts to thousands of lives each year.
Meanwhile, in public animal shelters, an estimated three to four million healthy, loving dogs are euthanized each year. This deeply saddens me since our dog was found on the streets of Oakland, and if we had not found him, he could have been one of those statistics. He is the best dog ever, and when dressed in his finery of a fancy sweater, he can fit into any dog circle even in the fanciest neighborhood. What if we hadn't found him?
Research proves that interaction with a companion animal lowers blood pressure, reduces anxiety, and improves mental and physical health.
ARF's Free Pets for VETS program and the Animal Rescue Foundation is a great solution to helping vets and pets!
Resource:
Free Pets for VETS program
Animal Rescue Foundation
Walnut Creek, CA
arfhttps://www.arflife.org/pets-for-vets
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