"From the second that I met her my life was changed" says Blade, an ex marine who returned from Iraq with severe PTSD symptoms. He was suicidal before the arrival of his dog DD, who returned joy and laughter to his life.
Pets and vets help each other heal through this program.
Many studies show that having a pet lowers your stress level considerably. Having someone to be responsible for that loves you unconditionally can return a person's spirit and will to live.