We are now (and always) accepting applications for dog placements through Dane's Dogs for Vets. If you are a veteran or know of one who may benefit from a German Shepherd dog, please visit our 'Donations' page to read about our puppy placement program. You are also able to access the application from this page. We are anticipating a litter of puppies due mid-November 2017. *Some things to consider: Please allow 4-6 weeks for our committee to process your application. Filling

THANK YOU again to the Central PA Corvette Club, Andy Saft, and all the staff at Klick-Lewis Chevrolet/Buick in Palmyra for allowing us a part of the event today!! It was beautiful outside (despite a quick shower), and there was such a great turn out - we really enjoyed looking at all the gorgeous corvettes and voting for our favorite, # 33! Thank you to everyone who came to visit our table, we hope you walked away with some valuable information! We are so appreciative to hav

Source: click here "Service dogs, you may be surprised to learn, are not necessarily professionally trained -- and they can assist people with a wide variety of disabilities, including post traumatic stress disorder. WMRA’s Christopher Clymer Kurtz reports. Lucy [bark] started out as a good deed about two years ago, when Bridgewater resident Aaron Carriker responded to a call for a puppy rescue. AARON CARRIKER: She was found in snow and ice with a litter of nine and four had

Source: click here Sometimes when you’re down, all it takes is a lick to the face or a furry cuddle to lift your spirits. But what if your stress runs deep, if you’re anxious and nervous to leave the house, and find yourself depressed or even suicidal—can a dog still help bring you back? Studies now overwhelmingly show service and companion animals alike are effective at treating depression and anxiety, as well as improving your overall health. We’re exploring the reasons why

We want to take a moment to give a huge thanks to Tee Off Against Corporation, PA Wounded Warriors Inc., over around 135 golfers, numerous sponsors, participants, and volunteers that came together to make yesterdays event (2nd Annual Tee Off for PA Wounded Warriors) a huge success! It was a beautiful day at the Carlisle Barracks Golf Course and we interacted with a lot of great people all morning long! Thank you again to everyone who took the time to visit the dogs and read i

Source: click here A research project involving three Canadian universities is looking at the potential benefits of matching people with mental illness and addiction issues with dogs. Three organizations in Saskatoon have partnered with the program, including the Lighthouse, which is a non-profit emergency shelter and affordable housing provider. James MacKay, a resident of the centre, says he loves when the therapy dogs come to visit. Doctor dog: Pet therapy piloted at Edmon

Source: Click here Some soldiers find themselves fighting a completely different battle when they return to civilian life — dealing with post-traumatic stress. That’s why Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) has introduced the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers Act. The bill, cleverly called PAWS, would be a $10 million pilot program that would pair post-9/11 veterans with severe PTSD with service dogs, according to a press release. “The threat to our service members does not end

Source: Click here He doesn’t often remember the nightmares themselves, but can recall the feeling of them with absolute clarity. Mike Petz, 37, of Wauseon hated waking up in the middle of the night in a panic, a symptom of post-traumatic stress disorder. Sometimes, it was as if he couldn’t breathe. “I wake up gasping for air like I’ve been holding my breath in my sleep,” he said. The former Marine sergeant isn’t sure what memories haunt his sleep. His wife, April, told him h

The Dillsburg Home Brew Fest held this past Saturday, November 14th was such a success! We had a table set up with information about the Cpl Dane Freedman PTSD Service Dog Fund. As we stated before, this event was a fundraiser benefitting this memorial fund in honor of Dane. There was approximately $1,900 raised between tickets sales, 50/50 tickets, and vendor sales that will go towards placing German Shepherd puppies with Veterans who are struggling with Post Traumatic Stres

"The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey held its "Straws and Stripes" summer music festival dedicated to friends and family in the armed forces. The event showcased several music acts, headlined by Creedence Clearwater revival tribute band, "Green River." Included were wine tastings, artisan vendors, rides in a tethered hot air balloon and a food truck mash-up. More than $7,500 was raised at the event to benefit the volunteer organization, Dog T.A.G.S. Dog T.A.G.S. (Train Assist