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Abhean has published a news story: Veteran wins case against Illinois agency over service dog ban. Richardson's union, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), filed a grievance against the IDHS, asserting that the department's actions were discriminatory...

Abhean has published a news story: Service dog that escaped during crash on I-70 reunited with military veteran after becoming lost near tunnels. Collaboration between the first responders, Colorado Department of Transportation, Summit County Animal Control and Summit Lost Pet Rescue helped...

CONG. LUTTRELL: If Enacted, 'SAVES Act' Can Help Turn Veteran's Suicide Tide by: Gilbert Rodriguez 2025-04-03 Source: texasinsider No veteran should have to face this battle by themselves; it is our duty to serve those who sacrificed everything for this country. Texas Insider Report...

Abhean has published a news story: Company paying Atlanta veteran $85K for not allowing his service dog to his doctor appointment. A healthcare company has agreed to pay a military veteran $85,000 to resolve allegations that they discriminated against the vet for not allowing his service dog to...

Abhean has published a news story: Winfield Marine Corps veteran recovers from brain injuries with service dog’s help. After being paired with his service dog, Hawk, Marine Corps veteran Sean Smith of Winfield has found new purpose and motivation in his life. Read the full story here...

Melissa Pérez-Carrillo Sarasota Herald-Tribune The owners of K9 Training for Heroes, a Sarasota dog training business for veterans with PTSD, have been arrested after four dogs died in their custody. Natasha Wilhelm, 39, and Sean Hubschmitt, 40, were arrested on Nov. 20 for animal cruelty...

Abhean has published a news story: Waldorf Veteran Pushes For Improved VA Support For Service Dogs. Brennon Groves, a medically retired U.S. Air Force veteran, is leading a nationwide effort to reform the Veterans Administration’s (VA) process for assisting veterans with service dogs Read the...

WALDORF, Md. — Brennon Groves, a medically retired U.S. Air Force veteran, is leading a nationwide effort to reform the Veterans Administration’s (VA) process for assisting veterans with service dogs. His Change.org petition, which has garnered over 20,400 signatures, calls for the establishment...

Abhean has published a news story: Raleigh restaurant apologizes, retrains staff after veteran was turned away with his service dog - Restaurant responds after veteran, service dog turned away Read the full story here...

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Abhean has published a news story: Canine Companion Helps Local Vet Find Peace After Service - After nearly twenty years in the military, Sam Hampton has acclimated to civilian life thanks to the aid of Jax, a rescue dog who has helped with his PTSD. Read the full story here...

Almost as soon as he was done with his 17 years of service as a Marine, DFW resident Sam Hampton began to shut down. His field training, which was an asset while on deployment, began to hinder his day-to-day interactions. "To me, taking a trip to town felt so uncomfortable, especially if I...

According to Dr. Kelly Skelton, Atlanta VA Health Care System Section Chief of Acute Mental Health Services, recent research into posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and service animals paved the way for the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act. The...

Abhean has published a news story: A healing hero with four legs: Service dog provided through Armstrong helps veteran with daily life - For the past six years, Army veteran Randy Wentworth, 62, has been assisted in daily life by his military service dog, Dennis. Read the full story here...

Abhean has published a news story: Jackson, a service dog, stays by Veteran’s side - Service dog supports his Veteran as she faces PTSD Read the full story here...

A Veteran's service dog knows a panic attack is coming before it appears. After decades of avoiding facing the traumatic events Renè Toney experienced in Kuwait and treating her post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with a medication-only treatment plan, she lost her job, her partner and nearly...

Abhean has published a news story: Non-profit threatens to take service dogs from disabled veterans - Two families of Oklahoma City veterans spoke out Friday after being threatened by a non-profit to take away their service dogs. Read the full story here...

by: Dylan Brown / KFOR Two families of Oklahoma City veterans spoke out Friday after being threatened by a non-profit to take away their service dogs. OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Two families of Oklahoma City veterans spoke out Friday after being threatened by a non-profit to take away their...

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital held a special celebration to honor the remarkable contributions of Hercules, the hospital's "good boy" and his human, Robert Lynch after a combined 24 years of service. By Rachelle Smith, Public Affairs Specialist James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital held a...

September is National Suicide Prevention month, and Dog Tag Buddies is holding several special events to raise awareness and funds to help prevent suicide. BLACK FLAG MEDIA Montana has consistently ranked among the top three states for deaths by suicide over the past 40 years. Among our veteran...