“Battle Buddy’s” for the veterans

“Battle Buddy’s” for the veterans
July 9, 1:44 PM

There is a need for wounded veterans to have help with daily activities after coming back from war. Freedom Service Dogs has joined with the Veterans Administration to create Operation Freedom. They train and place service dogs with the appropriate veteran or service member for their needs. Once a dog has passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test they then endure a six week program. Each dog endures the same program but each is then individualized for the particular individual needs of the person they are going to. Sharon Wilson, executive director of Freedom Service Dogs says, “Operation Freedom has been more successful than we ever imagined”.Quotes noted in the Freedom Press Summer 2009 Edition.

Army Specialist Cameron Briggs finished the course with his dog Harper this past June. He is a client and a volunteer for FSD. He, as well as many others, resides in the Warrior Transition Unit at Fort Carson. Cameron suffers from a traumatic brain injury and PTSD. He also suffers from physical injuries to his back, knees and ankles.
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Battle Buddy for the veterans