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Service dogs help veterans through troubles

Posted at 6:59 PM, May 18, 2016
and last updated 2016-05-18 18:59:04-04

Having a dog as a best friend may be normal for most pet owners, but in some veterans' cases, a dog can be a life saver.

paws4vets is a placement program within paws4people, a local organization that trains dogs to be of service to people. paws4vets specifically focuses on placing service dogs with veterans and military dependents who have disabilities. The program helps those who need a different type of treatment rather than the traditional route. 

Sergeant Adam Campbell found that paws4vets helped him more than any medicine ever could. Watch his story above.

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