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My very first introduction of a shelter dog (Tyberius) with his Veteran. I am a volunteer dog trainer with Shelter to Soldier and provide service dogs adopted from shelters to PTSD/TBI Veterans. When the veteran arrived he could not look us in the eye and yet look at him blossom when he met Ty. I am happy to report that 10 years later, Ty retired and we provided another pup for the Veteran. There is nothing more nourishing to my soul than to watch the life altering changes for both the Veteran and the dog. Shelter to Soldier, “Saving two lives, one at a time."
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Nov 09 at 02:28 PM
Nothing nourishes my soul more than my volunteer work with Shelter to Soldier. Pictured here the first introduction of Tyberius to a Veteran. To see the transformation of both the Veteran and the dog is far too emotional to put into words. Many times the Veteran’s first visits are extremely difficult for them but when we bring out the dog for introduction, everything changes; The eyes and heart soften; Hope becomes a reality. This photo was 10 years ago and I am happy to report that although Ty has retired, we provided another pup for the Veteran. This is what we do at Shelter to Soldier, “Saving lives. two at a time.” Nourishes my soul.