Canines for Heroes is a non-profit organization that provides service dogs to Veterans and First Responders who are suffering from PTSD. Every day, we witness the life-changing impact a service dog can have on a family. From the child who gets their parent back to the...
They say that the first step towards overcoming an addiction is accepting that you have a problem. And that’s exactly what I did 8 months ago. Admitting that I needed help and couldn’t do it alone took a lot of courage, but it was the smartest decision...
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all the things we are grateful for, including the sacrifices of our Veterans and First Responders. Many of these individuals return home with PTSD, which can cause severe anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges....
Being a SWAT team member for the Sheriff’s department is not an easy job. The day-to-day operations can be intense, stressful, and unpredictable. It requires a lot of mental and physical strength to perform the duties effectively. As someone who has served in...
Everyone has someone who comes into their life and changes everything. Sometimes we don’t even know we need that person until they’re there. For me, that person is an animal named Vinca, my service dog from Canines For Heroes. She’s more than just a...
None of us like war or natural disasters. They have happened and continue to happen. They leave emotional and psychological scars on the people who put their lives on the line. Veterans and First Responders (like Firefighter Paramedic Jim and Ember) often deal with...
