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To: TexasGator

https://www.avma.org/javma-news/2021-10-15/new-law-provides-service-dogs-veterans-ptsd

New law provides for service dogs for veterans with PTSD

President Joe Biden on Aug. 25 signed into law the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers for Veterans Therapy Act (HR 1448/S 613) that requires the secretary of veterans affairs to establish a five-year program to provide service dogs to veterans with PTSD. The AVMA supported the legislation.

“We know service dogs are a proven life-changing and life-saving form of therapy for our veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress,” said U.S. Rep. Mikie Sherrill of New Jersey in a statement.

“With this new law, we are addressing the high-cost barrier that prevents many from accessing these incredible dogs,” added Sherrill, a Navy veteran.


51 posted on 10/29/2021 4:02:00 PM PDT by EBH (Never trust the government or a politician . 1776-2021 May God Save Us.)
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To: EBH

THERE ARE NO MILITARY REGULATIONS! VA DOES NOT SUPPLY SERVICE DOGS FOR PSTD.

That is a new pilot program that has yet to start.


55 posted on 10/29/2021 4:06:11 PM PDT by TexasGator (UF)
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