Thompson served his country for eight years in Iraq, Afghanistan, Korea, Kuwait, Fort Bragg and Fort Bliss, and the exposure to war left him with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). In order to cope with his daily PTSD, the veteran opted for a service dog. Three years ago he rescued Thor in El Paso, and because they had a strong bond, the war veteran decided to make Thor a service dog. Since meeting, the American Stafford Terrier and Thompson have been inseparable. When Thompson is on the verge of an anxiety attack or flashback, Thor will immediately respond and help him return to reality. “If I were to leave his side or be out of his sight, he will look for me,” said Thompson. “Thor is my partner in crime. I wouldn’t know what to do without him.” Full story here: lifewithdogs.tv/2014/08/service-dog-helps-war-veteran-graduate-from-college/
Posted on: Thu, 11 Sep 2014 13:00:00 +0000
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