Question
How are veterans involved with the sanctuary?
Short answer
Veterans visit every month from the VA hospital, volunteer on veteran days, and some even train as veterinary assistants. Working with the animals builds patience and rebuilds trust, which is what many veterans with PTSD are in need.
Where this answer comes from
Can Wolfdogs Help Veterans Heal?
Wolf dogs can't live in the wild and can't live in society, and the veterans who care for them at this sanctuary know exactly what that feels like. They both need to trust each other in order to heal.
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