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A prevailing myth in America lies in the widespread belief that Uncle Sam takes care of everything for veterans. For healthcare and other needs the government covers all the costs, right? Not true.

A service dog is a veteran’s best friend. These highly trained animals help those who served their country re-enter civilian life by being trusted companions. They can sense something before it ...

MURRIETA, Calif. -- At the Patriotic Service Dog Foundation in Murrieta, a training session was in progress. Trainer Diego Ochoa out everyone through their paces. The dogs were all lined up facing ...

Antonio Merriweather, 50, had not gotten out of bed in three months, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anxiety after serving in the Army for 15 years. He relied heavily on ...

Veterans’ mental health is in epidemic mode, and each day we do not act to mitigate this crisis, is another day more than 20 American heroes commit suicide. This is no exaggeration. Studies indicate ...

The new pet lodge will offer free dog boarding to veterans and grow the shelter's veteran dog training programs.

A training facility in the Pungo area of Virginia Beach is producing some highly skilled service dogs and giving them to veterans, law enforcement and first responders across the country for free.

US Army Veteran Steve Moore poses for a photograph with Snickers, a young puppy he adopted, in front of his home in Santa Rosa, California, United States on September 30, 2014. Moore served in the US ...

A U.S. Army veteran in Chicago's southwest suburbs received a surprise of a lifetime on Veterans Day. He was presented with a service dog -- a companion that he said will help support and change his ...

Choosing the right dog for your family is a big deal, and it involves carefully considering things like their temperament, emotional support, trainability and energy levels. But those factors can be ...