There’s research suggesting that these four-legged “battle buddies” can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. But ...

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.

As the old saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But as one organization has shown over the course of five decades, a dog can become a veteran’s new best friend. This past Fourth of July ...

The dogs train for the specific needs of the person they’re working with, but are all taught to disrupt panic attacks and help veterans feel safer in stressful situations. Northwest Battle Buddies ...

LILBURN, Ga. — For many veterans, life after service can feel isolating. But service dogs don’t just stay by their side — they help veterans re-engage with the world, giving them the confidence to ...

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 ...

FREMONT, Ohio — Fremont veteran Eli Semer and his service dog Memphis are being honored in the VFW Still Serving Campaign for their service after the military. Semer, president of the VFW Ohio Riders ...

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 ...

NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WGN) – Jim Hertz, who served in Afghanistan, has helped train dogs for other service members. On this Veterans Day, he was surprised with a dog of his own. Hertz thought he was at ...

A Lexington restaurant has been fined $25,000 by the Lexington Human Rights Commission for discriminating against a patron over her service dog. The woman, a disabled Navy veteran, was denied service ...