As Need for Comfort Dogs Grows, So Does USO's Canine Program
August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
A calming presence is sometimes all you need to feel better when you're going through a hard time. The military community knows this well and they know some of the best comfort-givers come in the form of four-legged, furry friends.
One USO Missouri-based therapy dog a 150-pound Great Dane named Maverick has become a bit of a celebrity. In 2023, he was named the American Humane Hero Dog Awar . . .
A calming presence is sometimes all you need to feel better when you're going through a hard time. The military community knows this well and they know some of the best comfort-givers come in the form of four-legged, furry friends.
One USO Missouri-based therapy dog a 150-pound Great Dane named Maverick has become a bit of a celebrity. In 2023, he was named the American Humane Hero Dog Awar . . .