The new pet lodge will offer free dog boarding to veterans and grow the shelter's veteran dog training programs.
During the holiday season, dozens of boxes line the floor at the US War Dogs office. Each one carefully packed, labeled, and destined for military working dog handlers and their dogs serving overseas.
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.
Lawmakers in Washington have cut federal funding for service dogs that are trained for veterans. A North Dakota organization relies on these funds to raise and train the dogs.
Inside a room full of wagging tails at Canine Partners of the Rockies in Aurora, Colorado, training looks a lot like play. But every command and every treat brings these dogs one step closer to ...