The Rescue For PTSD

June is National PTSD Awareness Month 🎗️🧠

A month to honor those who served and recognize that some battles don’t end when service does. For those suffering with PTSD, a service animal could be the key to recovery!

We love any excuse to celebrate our amazing pups. 🐾 Today, we’re especially proud of Hailey & Porter for the incredible work they do every day. None of it would be possible without the ongoing support of Queener Law - Denver and Sierra Container Group. We’re so grateful for you! 💖

We are heartbroken to share the passing of Justice, Chris B’s beloved service dog. While his loss is deeply felt, we'd like to focus on the incredible joy, comfort, and companionship he brought to so many people.

Justice started out with plans to be a drug-sniffing dog for the Texas Department of Corrections, but life had a different plan for him. Their loss was our gain! Smart, loyal, a quick learner, and full of love, Justice found his true purpose alongside Chris, becoming not only a service dog, but a best friend and beloved member of the family.

Justice brightened people’s days everywhere he went. He will be remembered for the sweet boy he was and the love he gave so freely.

We’re keeping Chris and his family in our thoughts and sending them love during this difficult time. ❤️

Summer is almost here ☀️ Time for a well-deserved getaway! As you plan your trips, keep these pointers in mind so it's stress-free for both you and your service dog.

Our sweet Mikey has officially started his next chapter as Trish’s service dog! Over the past four days, the two trained together in public settings, building skills and getting to know each other, and it was love at first sight. Mikey is already settling into Trish’s routine and enjoying life with his two new kitty brothers.

A special thank you to Bionic Penguin/Keith Snyder for making this journey possible through his sponsorship and support.

Stay tuned for more adventures to come!

Today's is all about Shalean & Freedom!

As part of our group program, this dedicated duo trained alongside other service teams in monthly classes and practiced public outings at stores and outdoor malls. With hard work, lots of snuggles, and unwavering support, they made it to graduation! 🎓🐾

Beyond class, Shalean & Freedom are a perfect pair: clearly meant for each other and always sharing with other Veterans how impactful a service dog can be. Shalean shares: “I thank God every day that R4PTSD believed in me when I didn’t think I had much life left. Freedom gave me back the courage I lost.” Stories like theirs are why we do what we do. 💛

A huge thank you to Del Webb The Woodlands Veteran Club for their continued support. They have generously sponsored multiple teams, including Jose & Kobe, Matt & Bear, and now Shalean & Freedom. It was especially meaningful to have DWTW officers join our most recent group training class and meet our teams in person.

We’re on a mission to build more service dog teams every day with our group training classes. These classes guide veterans and first responders through every step of the training process, helping them earn AKC titles, public access skills, and more.

Learn more about our classes and read stories from our teams here:
👉 https://rescueforptsd.org/monthly-group-lesson-dogs-veterans/

If you’re located in the Houston, TX area and interested in joining, please contact us: https://rescueforptsd.org/contact

Not sure what’s allowed when traveling with your service dog? Hotels must welcome service animals at no extra charge under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Just remember: keep your dog under control, don’t leave them unattended, and clean up after them to avoid fees or issues during your stay.

You can find more info + FAQs on the ADA website: https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/