PAWS is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing dog training to Veterans diagnosed with PTSD.
Six-week-old Warrior Canine Connection puppies visited VA Central Office, building confidence for their future roles supporting Veterans.
Chaplain Brad Turner found healing and purpose through the PAWS program, inspiring him to create the BARC program at the Miami VA to help fellow Veterans.
The PAWS program helps Veterans diagnosed with PTSD in a nontraditional therapeutic approach, from combat to canines.
Aly the poodle brings canine comfort to senior Veterans in the nursing home at the Reno VA.
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