Training Rescue Dogs as Service Dogs for Veterans

Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11th. This is an important day for showing appreciation to members of our military, past and present.

If you're looking for an appropriate way to honor a veteran, or would like to contribute in a way that's meaningful for veterans everywhere, here's a list of suggestions to start you off:

1) Attend a Veterans Day event in your area. 

2) Show your patriotism, fly the flag.

3) Visit your local VA Hospital, assisted living or nursing home for veterans. Most of the veterans living at these facilities are lonely and love the company.

4)  Talk to a veteran, ask them about their experiences. Some questions to get started are: What did you do in the military? How long did you serve? What was your favorite moment in all your time in the service? Did anyone else in your family serve? Why did you choose to go into the service branch you did? 

5) If you see a veteran or active military in an airport, store, on the street, thank them for their service.

6) Donate, Canines With a Cause depends upon your support to help place and train shelter dogs with veterans suffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

One of the veterans currently in our program will spend Veterans Day with his soon-to-be service dog and companion, Liberty. Liberty has been living and training in the Utah State Prison since March. She currently spends her weekends with Caleb so they can attend training class and get to know each other better. Liberty will be the first of many dogs trained in the prison, Canines With a Caue anticipates expanding this program early next year. 

Thanks again, your ongoing support saves lives.

Sincerely,

Cathy King

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• Giving thanks