Man's best friend could soon be veteran's best medicine
This article by Sharon L. Peters of USA Today writes about The Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act, which if becomes a law, will help returning veterans cope with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Jan. 24, 2011- The number of veterans who get rehabilitation and re-entry help from dogs will substantially increase if a bill introduced in the House of Representatives this month becomes law.
The Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act, introduced by Rep. Michael Grimm, R-N.Y., proposes a two-pronged approach: Veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) would receive instruction in training dogs; the dogs they train would go to disabled vets.
The proposed pilot program's goal is to address "the growing need to help returning veterans," Grimm said in his announcement. It encourages using shelter dogs when possible, winning praise from humane groups.
Dogs' healing benefits have been proven repeatedly in the armed forces. Therapy dogs are making regular visits to military hospitals, and some have been sent to help troops in Afghanistan. Many vets struggling with PTSD or physical disabilities have received therapy or service dogs. Read full article here.
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