Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Canadian PTSD dog named Stinky in Purina's Hall of Fame



Dog named Stinky helps troops with post-traumatic stress
Rottweiler among five pooches inducted into Animal Hall of Fame
By PAT HEWITT The Canadian Press
Mon, May 16 - 8:42 PM

TORONTO — A group of Canadian soldiers struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder could barely face leaving their homes and even contemplated suicide before they met Stinky.
But the 10-year-old Rottweiler from Winnipeg was the perfect medicine for the traumatized combat veterans and helped them regain their lives after returning home.

Stinky, who is part of unique therapy dog program aimed at helping soldiers deal with life after war, was honoured with the service dog of the year award on Monday. She was one of five dogs inducted into Purina's Animal Hall of Fame.
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Dog named Stinky helps troops with post-traumatic stress

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