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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...
An Opportunity To Have Fun and Do Good

An Opportunity To Have Fun and Do Good

by Sandra LaFlamme | Sep 6, 2023 | Dogs, First Responders, Service Animals, Uncategorized, Veteran

The annual Backwoods Blast is just around the corner and excitement is already in the air. This event, on October 22nd from 11:30 am to 5 pm, is an opportunity to have fun and do good.  The Backwoods Blast is a celebration with a purpose –  It’s a fundraiser for...
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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