Xander Hernandez and Karen Meadows highlight the life-changing impact service dogs have on veterans, offering independence, confidence, and critical emotional support. Their focus now is expanding the program by placing more highly trained dogs with veterans who need them.
A major need is for volunteer fosters, with flexible options ranging from daily care to weekends or holidays, making it accessible for many lifestyles. We talk about the need for community members to support the mission through financial donations or by contributing items from a wish list. More information on how to help is available at leashesofvalor.org.
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