Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal


	Service Dogs Help Traumatized Veterans Heal

jkrabbit

9-3-2009 12:15 PM

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jkrabbit says:

Its so great that we have this program today for our vets!

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9-3-2009 1:36 PM

chestnut501

This is a great story. Thanks jkrabbit

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