There's an organization called Operation Delta Dog who helps shelter dogs AND Veterans! Their mission: “We rescue homeless dogs and train them to be service dogs for veterans living with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and/or Military Sexual Trauma (MST)." How great is this?! Helping animals in need to help humans in need. To find how you can donate, get involved, or just find more info go to Operation Delta Dog’s website. Today's blog shares some information about the organization.
Operation Delta Dog - https://operationdeltadog.org/
Two big problems, one great solution.
Our Mission Operation Delta Dog is 501(c)3 Non-Profit organization dedicated to reducing veteran suicide rates by rescuing homeless dogs and training them to be psychiatric service dogs for veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and military sexual trauma (MST). By bringing together veterans and rescue dogs, we aim to provide healing, support, and a new lease on life for both.
Our Story Founded in 2010, Operation Delta Dog was born in attempt to alleviate the epidemic of Veteran suicides and overflowing animal shelters at the same time. We recognized the incredible bond between veterans and service dogs, and saw an opportunity to not only support veterans but also save dogs from high-kill shelters all over the country. Since then, we’ve trained countless dogs and helped numerous veterans regain their independence, peace, and quality of life.
What We Do We rescue dogs from shelters and train them to become highly skilled service dogs that assist veterans in their daily lives. Each dog is carefully matched with a veteran, and the training process is customized to meet the unique needs of both. Our program is provided at no cost to Veterans because we believe that they have given enough.
Our Impact Our work has directly impacted the lives of veterans dealing with symptoms of PTSD, TBI, and MST, helping them overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, and isolation. Veterans who graduate from our program report improvements in their quality of life, including better sleep, increased social engagement, and an overall reduction in PTSD, TBI, and MST symptoms.
Why Service Dogs? Service dogs provide more than just companionship. They are trained to perform specific tasks that help mitigate the symptoms of PTSD, TBI, and MST. From interrupting nightmares to providing a calming presence in stressful situations, these dogs offer life-changing support to their veterans.
How You Can Help There are many ways to get involved with Operation Delta Dog. Whether you donate, volunteer, or attend one of our fundraising events, your support directly impacts the lives of veterans and dogs in need. Explore our Get Involved page to find out how you can make a difference today!
WEBSITE: https://operationdeltadog.org/
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