Robert Soliz, a 31-year-old former Army Specialist, participates in Paws for Purple Hearts, one of four experimental programs nationwide that pair veterans afflicted by PTSD with Labrador and Golden Retrievers.
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Robert Soliz, a 31-year-old former Army Specialist, participates in Paws for Purple Hearts, one of four experimental programs nationwide that pair veterans afflicted by PTSD with Labrador and Golden Retrievers.
Video at source.
Golden Retrievers saving the world!
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We’ve had a very bad year. My husband was diagnosed with prostate cancer, and my 15 year old daughter was diagnosed with a movement disorder, dystonia. I already have a daughter with a brain injury.
I think all of us have been depressed and stressed.
I never wanted a dog, but my daughters and my husband did. In April, we adopted a little 9 pound poodle mix.
I’m so glad we adopted her. She has definitely lifted the mood in our house. Everyone (including me) love her.
I think this program sounds like a good idea!!
“knowing that a naturally alert soul was standing watch” How can you say it better than this? Our military has been standing watch over us for a long time. Dogs can now stand watch over them and give them peace. They deserve this more than anyone else. God love them.
Great Article. There is no greater healer than a loyal friend that depends on you.
At least it’s not about how they might serve them at the White House.
Dogs are proof that God loves us.
Yes, President Obama says one meal of dog a day will help veterans' health... 
but "...leave the hide on, that's where all the vitamins and ruffage is!"
Sometimes, as we now all know, being paranoid at the movies is appropriate.
My CFC donation (I work for MCCS) goes to a program that trains service dogs for wounded warriors. I know how much dogs have done for me, so it’s easy to see how much they can do for them. I love this article.