BOYDS, Md. — Dole is a rambunctious black Labrador and loves being outdoors. He's a service dog-in-training and is still getting schooled. “Well, he's a little bit of a goof, which is probably why ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The PAWS Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden on Wednesday. The legislation directs the Department of Veterans Affairs to establish a program to provide service dogs and ...

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There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But shortages and long wait times pose barriers. There’s research suggesting that ...

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Local nonprofits A Soldier’s Wish and Paws for Patriots graduate their first class of service dogs, pairing veterans with trained companions to help manage PTSD, anxiety, and daily life challenges.

When Joe Moreno, a Navy veteran, panicked and took cover between two cars in a mall parking lot, suddenly transported back to his deployment during the 2003 invasion into Iraq, he knew he had to seek ...