We enrich the lives of Veterans by creating a Super Bond® with custom trained working animals.
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This chapter serves Veterans in the Wilmington, NC area.
As a former Army Medic, DAV, American Legion member and dog lover, Sean believes the organization is the perfect way to combine two things he is very passionate about: Veterans and dogs. He looks forward to improving the quality of life for local Veterans and providing loving homes for dogs in need.
Associate Director – Kristin Hudson
Trainer – Julie Benoit
Social Media – Susan Spencer
OMNY - Connecting Vets: An interview with Pets for Vets Chapter Director, learn about all they do for the military community.
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WECT News 6: Pets for Vets pairs shelter dogs with military veterans.
Bobby is a 20+ year Marine Gunny. He has seen multiple combat deployments, has been involved in multiple IED blasts, and has a Purple Heart for wounds received ...
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Meet Veteran Matthew and his new companion Laela, a brindle boxer mix. Matthew approached Pets for Vets to find a companion dog to help him deal with PTSD and a...
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In 2014, the Cape Fear chapter of Pets for Vets made its first match when a lovable Redbone Hound mix was placed with a Veteran who suffers from PTSD.
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The Cape Fear Chapter is proud to announce a new match just before Christmas 2017! Fidel served in the Marines attaining the rank of Staff Sergeant and is als...
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May 4, 2016
Yahoo Global News anchor Katie Couric explores a new way of treating veterans with PTSD using shelter dogs.
A huge thank you to our sponsors! Without your support our chapter wouldn't be possible.
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"You would think that a dog is just a dog. That may be true for some, but not me.I used to sit at home, alone, and just let life pass me by, but now I have a reason to get up. Even if it’s feeding Samson, or taking him for walks, he has motivated me to live again."
"He’s more than just a friend. He’s my battle buddy. He’s my left hand. We’re connected by a leash, but it’s really our umbilical cord. He’s sometimes more tuned into me than I’m tuned into me. He knows more about me than I do sometimes. He lets me know what’s going on."
