article thumbnail

Sen. Franken to Introduce Bill to Increase Use of Service Dogs for Vets

Critter News

Al Franken (suck on that Bill O'Reilly) has introduced a bill to increase the number of service dogs for vets returning from Iraq and Afghanistan. My bill will help train a statistically significant number of dogs to measure the benefits to veterans with physical and emotional wounds.

Vet 100
article thumbnail

Tribute to War Heroes…at Both Ends of the Leash

4 The Love Of Animals

Not only did the event celebrate veterans, but also the heroic dogs who serve our country with them! “We We’re here to honor them, and the dogs who serve beside them. Military dogs in service today take many of the same risks as their companions in arms, and put their lives on the line every day. About the Hero Dog Awards.

Iraq 100
article thumbnail

Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs

4 The Love Of Animals

The Dublin Dog Foundation (DDF) has partnered with Freedom Service Dogs, Inc. The DDF will be raising $20,000 for the training and care of a service dog (including medical bills, training and food) which will be donated to one lucky war vet from the FSD group. About The Dublin Dog Foundation.

Dogs 100