September is National Service Dog Month!
National Service Dog Month. Service Dogs for Veterans – Visible Impact Award.
BREAKING NEWS: “It’s National Service Dog Month. Purina Dog Chow Teams Up with Actor Anthony Ramos to Honor Outstanding PTSD Service Dogs.” – PR Newswire
Yes, September is National Service Dog Month.
Our family here at Civilized Bears has been spreading the good news about Service Dogs for Vets for over 10 years.
It’s a wonderful idea. Just ask our vets.
And the feedback to our Service dogs posts have been great. The Top Five Service dogs questions asked are:
- Are service dogs required to wear a vest?
- Do service dogs bark?
- Are service dogs allowed everywhere?
- How much are service dogs?
- What is service dog certification?
It’s time to celebrate National Service Dog Month and Service Dog Awareness Month! Purina Dog Chow is joining forces with actor and singer Anthony Ramos to celebrate the finalists of this year’s Dog Chow Visible Impact Award. This award recognizes the remarkable impact service dogs have on the lives of military veterans experiencing posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
National Service Dog Month: Ongoing research shows most veterans with trained service dogs show lower symptoms of PTSD.
And reduced depression compared to more traditional clinical care for PTSD alone.
From now through October 13, 2023, dog lovers are invited to help select the 2023 Visible Impact Award winner. You can vote on the selected finalists at DogChow.com (See Below).
For every vote, Dog Chow will donate $5 to the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans (ASDPMV). Up to $75,000 to help train more PTSD service dogs. The winning service dog’s veteran will receive a $10,000 cash prize and $25,000 for the organization that trained the service dog.
National Service Dog Month: Actor Anthony Ramos Joins the Mission.
Anthony Ramos has an Alaskan Klee Kai named Prince. The Alaskan Klee Kai is a small sized dog resembling an Alaskan Malamute. “Prince got his first role as Dog #1 in the New Mini Music Movie STOP,” Anthony recently reported. “I’m so excited to get his career poppin’ so he can hopefully soon pay me back for all the vet bills, toys, and expensive dog beds he tore up,” he joked.
“Partnering with Dog Chow for this year’s Service Dog Salute program is a privilege beyond words. The unwavering loyalty and support that service dogs provide to our military veterans is nothing short of remarkable,” added Ramos.
“I am honored to help shine a light on the powerful impact service dogs have on the lives of those who served our country.”
This year’s Visible Impact Award Finalists are:
- Huey/Operation Freedom Paws – helps U.S. Army veteran Ramon by detecting migraines and dizzy spells before they happen.
- Eagle/K9s for Warriors – helps U.S. Navy veteran Joe by providing standing pressure therapy “hugs” to reduce anxiety and create a sense of security.
- Phelan/Tails of Valor, Paws of Honor – helps stop U.S. Army veteran Harold’s night terrors and can detect and de-escalate when Harold begins to feel anxious or angry.
- Maverick/K9 Partners for Patriots – helps U.S. Air Force veteran Wendy by jumping on her lap when she starts to get anxious and helps prevent panic episodes.
- Bobby/Pawsitive Teams – helps U.S. Navy veteran Sondra mitigate her anxiety and hypervigilance by walking lightly in front of her and scanning the environment to ease Sondra’s mind.
What Do Service Dogs Do? A PTSD Service Dog’s Impact.
Roughly 3.5 million military veterans suffer from PTSD. And while service dogs have been demonstrated to reduce the severity of PTSD, only 1% of those in need who seek a service dog receive one each year.
Dog Chow has been on a mission to help. They’ve given more than $1Million to service dog organizations since the start of the Service Dog Salute in 2018. These donations help support the care and training of more service dogs for veterans with PTSD at no cost to the veterans.
To vote for the Visible Impact Award winner and for more information about Dog Chow’s support of our nation’s veterans, visit DogChow.com/service-dogs-for-veterans.
“Vote for your favorite PTSD service dog, and help more military veterans in need.”
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National Service Dog Month: Service Dogs for Veterans – Visible Impact Award.
About the Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans:
“Association of Service Dog Providers for Military Veterans (ASDPMV) is a coalition of non-profit service dog providers. Just for military veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress, traumatic brain injury and military sexual trauma. And working to prevent suicide and improve military veterans’ mental health.”
Mission Statement: “The goal of ASDPMV is to ensure that best practices are used by qualified organizations. Thus ensuring that veterans are paired with the most beneficial service dogs. And to increase awareness and understanding of the medical evidence that supports the use of service dogs. As well as advocating for the expanded use of qualified service dogs.” For More Info Visit ServiceDogs4Vets.org.
SOURCE: Purina Dog Chow, Service Dogs for Vets & Civilized Bears.
