Experience the heartwarming true stories of wounded veterans and their service and companion animals in this inspiring volume.
After losing his legs in Afghanistan, Tyler adjusted to civilian with the help of Apollo, his smart and willfully disobedient Doberman. Max the horse has helped numerous veterans learn to trust, improve their communication, and increase their self-esteem. Mandi discovered that the intelligence and unconditional love of pigs were exactly what she needed to help her heal from a devastating army-training injury. Vets and Petsshares these and other poignant stories of animal companions-from dogs and cats to birds of prey-who help veterans heal.
In addition to exploring the unique bonds that can develop between veterans and their animal companions,Vets and Petsspotlights extraordinary nonprofits that unite wounded warriors with service and companion animals, including Pets for Patriots, Hooves Marching for Mercy, Horses Helping Heroes, and Avian Veteran Alliance, among others. A portion of the proceeds from this book are donated to Pets for Patriots.