VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States

07/29/2021 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/29/2021 13:16

#StillServing with Help from Man’s Best Friend

The VFW's #StillServing campaign honors the continued commitment and sacrifice of America's veterans. For some of those men and women, dogs have played - or continue to play - a crucial role. The VFW wants to share their stories.

As 'man's best friend,' dogs often have a special bond with humans. For many veterans, that bond is uniquely important whether it's working with a dog as a service member or a dog's assistance in the workplace or their personal lives after leaving the military.

The VFW is collecting a wide range of stories including, but not limited to:

  • Service dogs or therapy dogs aiding veterans with physical or mental injuries.
  • Veterans who benefit from emotional support dogs.
  • Veterans involved in training service dogs, working dogs or therapy dogs.
  • Dogs who assisted service members during a military operation.
  • Veterans employed with a police department K-9 unit.

Veterans are urged to share experiences with service dogs, working dogs, therapy dogs or emotional support dogs by submitting a brief story, and photo if possible, through the #StillServing website at todaysvfw.org.