Veterans should receive the appreciation of a grateful nation. This extends to the four legged, canine veterans who stand in Harm’s Way:
After the Mediterranean cables were cut on Friday, internet service is being restored gradually to Egypt. The three cut internet cables has caused a major disruption of internet services:
It is a rewarding, necessary task but it is also guaranteed heartbreak. The task is giving Leader Dogs a good start, so that the possible service dogs can be trained, in the future, for vision and hearing impaired individuals:
“…The main goals of a puppy raiser are to teach the dogs socialization skills and make them aware of everyday sights, sounds and experiences. That means taking the puppies to the grocery store, malls, parade, parks, on elevators, fireworks, restaurants, Pistons games and fire stations.”
link: Couple dedicates family life to raising Leader Dogs
And then, that puppy raiser says ‘good bye’, as the dog moves on to learn to be a service dog. The importance of the work that the puppy raisers do is invaluable. It is providing pup with the basic foundation to be bold and stable. Kudos to the people and families who give these service dogs such a great start. They are a vital part of a love story.
Catherine Forsythe
Memorial Days honors those who have fallen during the course of military service to their country. It is a pause to pay tribute for the sacrifice of patriots. TAPS ( Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors ) is an organization for the family and friends of lost loved ones:
“The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, Inc. (TAPS) was founded in the wake of a military tragedy — the deaths of eight soldiers aboard an Army National Guard aircraft in November 1992. In the months and years following the loss of their loved ones, the survivors turned to various grief support organizations for comfort; but when they turned to each other for comfort and to share common fears and problems, they found strength and truly began to heal. They realized that the tragedy they shared, losing a loved one in the line of military duty, was far different from other types of losses. They shared pride in their spouses’ service to America, and tremendous sadness at the ultimate sacrifice their loved ones made.”
link: TAPS
TAPS provides an invaluable service. There is a toll free number and there are people to provide support.
Catherine Forsythe
Director of Operations
FlyingHamster: http://flyinghamster.com/
[I am grateful to Nancy P, Debra G and Terry L for contacting me and providing me with their insights about this organization. Thank you... Catherine]
