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How Service Dogs Help Veterans and First Responders Rebuild Life After Trauma

How Service Dogs Help Veterans and First Responders Rebuild Life After Trauma

by Sandra LaFlamme | Jan 1, 2026 | Belgium Malimois, First Responders, German Shepherd Dog, Service Animals, Uncategorized, Veteran

Service dogs for PTSD offer more than companionship they provide stability, safety, and a renewed sense of control for veterans and first responders living with trauma. PTSD can quietly reshape every aspect of daily life, affecting sleep, relationships, independence,...
Changing Lives: How Canines for Heroes Helps Veterans and First Responders with PTSD

Changing Lives: How Canines for Heroes Helps Veterans and First Responders with PTSD

by Sandra LaFlamme | Sep 24, 2023 | Dogs, First Responders, Service Animals, Veteran

 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...
Harper My Constant Companion and Friend

Harper My Constant Companion and Friend

by Sandra LaFlamme | Jul 30, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals

I am honored to be associated with Sandra, Mark LaFlamme,and Canines For Heroes. They are two shining examples of success in the community that supports Veterans and First Responders. I am proud to know them personally and professionally, and delighted by the...
How My Service Dog Ember Changed My Life as a Disabled Firefighter

How My Service Dog Ember Changed My Life as a Disabled Firefighter

by Sandra LaFlamme | May 31, 2023 | Dogs, Service Animals, Veteran

Being a firefighter is one of the most demanding jobs in the world, but also one of the most rewarding. For six years, I proudly served my community, risking my life to save others. However, in 1991, while rescuing a drunken driver, my life took a drastic turn. I...
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