First He Called A Suicide Prevention Hotline, But The Next Call Was What Really Turned Things Around

[Omaha Steve]

http://www.upworthy.com/first-he-called-a-suicide-prevention-hotline-but-the-next-call-was-what-really-turned-things-around?c=upw1

This is part of a special Upworthy series, made possible by A&E's new real life series "Dogs of War." Read more.
If you're a dog owner, you're more than familiar with the profound effect that ball of fur can have. But you ain't seen nuthin' yet. Once you understand how much this dog means to her owner, it'll hit you right there.

Published on Aug 19, 2012
Blade, a veteran suffering from PTSD found a reason to live after he got DD from Pets for Vets.
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Blade Anthony served as a medic in the Marine Corp. During his tour, it was his job to save the lives of his brothers and sisters-in-arms. When he returned home from Iraq, he found himself feeling alone, out of place, angry at people who did not seem to understand, suffering from PTSD, nightmares and on the verge of committing suicide. Now it was his life that needed saving. Blade sought out Pets for Vets and found DD, who he claimed saved him from being just another statistic.

Special thanks to Pets for Vets

Segment Producer: Hai-Lam Phan.

Associate Producer: Brittni Brown, Sage Sinopoli.

Editor: Jeremy Cohen

[demmiblue]

1. Very touching. K&R

[mimi85]

2. Must have been the onions.

Dogs truly are our best friends. Well, most dogs.

[leftieNanner]

3. What a beautiful story

sometimes, even in the most usual of lives, a pet can make a difference. Blessings to this young man and his dog.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

4. DD and Blade

made for each other. Thanks for posting this very touching story.