Veterans Can Train, Adopt Service Dogs Under New Law Signed By Biden
A new program through the Department of Veterans Affairs aims to connect service dogs in training with veterans struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder.
The effort was years in the making and became a reality on Wednesday when President Biden signed the Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act into law during a ceremony attended by a bipartisan group of lawmakers.
“We know service dogs are a proven life-changing and life-saving form of therapy for our veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress,” said Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-N.J., in a statement.
“With this new law, we are addressing the high-cost barrier that prevents many from accessing these incredible dogs,” Sherrill, a Navy veteran, added.
https://www.npr.org/2021/08/26/1031285993/veterans-can-train-and-adopt-service-dogs-under-a-new-law-signed-by-biden
= new reply since forum marked as read
A great thing for people and pupsters.
