Purina donation helps US military veterans adopt dogs | Dr. Justine Lee, DACVECC, DABT, Board-certified Veterinary Specialist

Posted by justinelee in Animal Safety, Blog, Pet Help

A huge shout out Purina for donating $25,000 to help U.S. military veterans adopt shelter-to-service dogs through its Pets and Vets Program. According to their website, “Pets for Vets was created to improve the lives of both Veterans and animals by bringing them together in a thoughtful, caring way. Our goal is to give back to the brave servicemen and women who have given everything to our country, while finding homes for deserving shelter pets. By matching the right pet with the right Veteran, everyone wins! Shelter animals receive a second chance at life and Veterans receive a second chance at health and happiness.”

For military veterans struggling with mental health and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), this offers them the chance to be paired with animals that can provide comfort. This was part of Purina’s #DogThanking campaign.

As a veterinarian, I’m grateful when there’s any support for the human-animal bond. It helps save lives at both ends of the leash.

Pets for Vets