PTSD Service Dog Needs Help to Heal

Service Dog For Navy Vet With PTSD Needs Help
By Space Coast Daily
March 8, 2015

Bella was donated in 2012 with the sole purpose of becoming a service dog for a veteran in need.
Instantly, Bryan Wimberley knew Bella was special in many ways.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA – Post-traumatic stress disorder is on the rise for thousands of our military veterans. Hospitals, colleges and other organizations do their best to help these men and women, but about one in three sufferers of PTSD will continue to have some symptoms throughout their lives.

However, there is one breed of caregivers who provide companionship and support for those afflicted with this life-changing illness.

Meet TCC honors alum and Navy veteran Bryan Wimberly and his service dog, Bella.

Wimberly served in the military for more than 20 years.

After returning from Iraq in 2007, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative fugue with amnesia.

“Combat is hell,” said Wimberly. “When you’re living in an environment where you’re constantly, every second of your day, knowing that it could be your last, it really puts a lot of stress on your mind.”

For Wimberly, the stress began to manifest into anger, confusion and memory loss. He once woke up in his car in Georgia and had no recollection of ever driving there.
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SERVICE DOG NEEDS ACL SURGERY
ABOVE VIDEO: In this report you’ll meet Bryan Wimberly and his service dog Bella, a very special duo who need your help. Bryan is a Navy veteran suffering with PTSD. Bella is his three year old service dog who needs ACL surgery.

TCC Report: Bryan and Bella 
Mar 5, 2015

On this special episode of The TCC Report, we'll meet Bryan and Bella, a very special duo who need your help. Bryan is a Navy veteran and TCC graduate suffering with PTSD. Bella is his three year old service dog who needs ACL surgery. Please visit facebook.com/bryanandbella or gofundme.com/bryanandbella to donate. Season 4 - Episode 13 For more information about TCC, visit us online at www.tcc.fl.edu and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gototcc. Tune into Comcast Channel 22 each day from 3:00 pm to 1:00 am for more information about TCC's programs and services, and to prepare for college.