This confirms my impression that dogs are God's greatest gift to mankind. There is nowhere else we can expect to have unconditional love and faithfulness. Dogs never 'scold' us -- they just love and forgive. They're unable to deceive; they just love and cherish us. This is their nature.

Hugs are better than drugs, no doubt. I am concerned about veterans recovering from PTSD as well as the needs of the dog. We know full well from spousal and family reports how PTSD can manifest in ugly ways. Reciprocation is a must here. The needs of the veteran as well of the dog must be closely monitored and protected.

I am very much concerned about the VA's shortsightedness in refusing to pay for PTSD service trained dogs.

Can you help us by urging the government to fund medically trained service dogs for veterans with PTSD? We are three kids who are trying to help. Good Dogs Heal. gooddogsheal.org and on Facebook at Good Dogs Heal THANKS!

When I first saw this on a documenatry special on tv I was ecstatic. This is exactly the kind of changes the world needs towards a better world and future. The endless dependance on chemical drug's is something that needs to stop. It only benefits the big pharma profiteers and the corrupted governments. Chemical drug's only mask the symptoms and management of the problem creating more illness and disease in the human body. A non medicinal cure with a dog trained to be a calming companion is exactly the right direction to go help those suffering with PTSD. Of course, the corrupted governments, drug companies and insurance companies won't benefit because there's no long term monthly profits from it like toxic chemical drug's. The world doesn't need chemical drug's, it needs a natural source healing and this is s step forward not back. Robert C. Montreal, Quebec, Canada

My husband was severely disabled by MS ordinary golden retrievers and labs were indispensable to his existence. What a wonderful way to use these amazing animalsfor our vets; they are natural therapy dogs.

Unknwingly I resued 3 labs. They became the best therapy and best fiends I needed. One just passed from bone cancer and it hurt real bad. I still have 2 and they have adjusted to what has happened and somewhat to my needs as I am trying to do for them.

This is great! Drugs are being replaced by dogs. This I like to see. Keep up the good work. Paws for Purple Hearts. Thank you vet for our freedom and get well. Gail T.

Who is taking care of the dogs and their mental needs? The story does not talk at all about the needs of the dogs. The dogs are being treated like objects without their own needs and desires. The purpose of a dog is not to assist a human and all their needs. Dogs have their own needs and desires and emotions, also, and these need to be taken care of. Let's be fair to the dogs. They are not to be used over and over. It is not healthy to completely unload onto another sentient being.

That is absolutely right!If you lived with a dog you knov how soothing and precious they are.If you have not, hurry up and get to it!

I suffered from undiagnosed PTSD for almost twenty years. I brought a Golden Retriever into the family and started to recover. We spent 14 great years together. Her presence prompted me to seek therapy and I have been doing well because of her. Certain types of dogs are very able to give human PTSD sufferers the emotional connection they need to get better. Golden Retreivers are phenomenal dogs.

My neighbor lost her daughter 2 years ago & she still suffers post tremitic stress due to her loss of the child. Can she also benifit from her dog?

Wonderful. Make up wars. Make kids do things that make them sick. Give them an innocent animal. What are the stats on the animals' survival?

What a great Idea. Go Vets and Thank You.

I love seeing these beautiful dogs bringing such joy to our vets. I agree with Kim Heartsing that the VA needs to have a dog training program in EVERY state. What could I do to get this valuable program started in California?

Sounds like a great program. How do I get one?

Too bad since March 15th 2011, these dogs are not recognized as Service Dogs anymore, and thus have no protections under the ADA! they are considered "emotional Support dogs" and no longer a service animal!

I am female vet,this is great and I know they will have a better quality of life.

I do believe in dogs that can help with our problems.I am a 16 year veteran and have been in treatment since my last tour in Afghanistan 2007.My career is now over,but my life has meaning again,ever since my dog has been with me.Now my bulldog is dying of cancer of spleen(hemangiocarsonma).I'm beside myself ,I am on disability,and I cannot afford the treatment my dog needs to live.I dont know what to do...My vet told me less than two weeks,she will die. I live in Oklahoma,she is my best friend,and I consider her my child.My dog is only 3 years old and she has more life to live,and I need her.Please,if anybody knows how to help me.please email me...I have even gone to the bank and trying to put my only car I have up for collateral,so I can raise the money to save my dogs life...please contact me..thank you SGT Kenneth Fairchilds 918-465-7972 106 baird ct Wilburton OK,74578

Very inspiring! How does one donate to this?

The VA needs to have a dog training program in EVERY state. I am currently training my own PTSD dog in conjunction with my mental health care provider at the VA. There just aren't enough dogs from one location for all the vets. Please, leverage your national coverage to push congress to get the Department of Veterans Affairs to MAKE each state have a dog program for veterans. It would do more to prevent suicide than you know. My dog, Victoria is amazing. When I take her with me to my mental health appointments and she forces me to interact with people and they read her vest that says, Disabled Veteran Therapy Dog in Training. I tell they she is like FOUR LEGGED XANAX!!! Imagine the savings on the budget of the pharmacy alone. Please help us expand the PTSD dog therapy program to all states for veterans ASAP. And for all veterans. I am a Persian Gulf War Veteran with PTSD. If you want society to be a better place with all these veterans running around with battle fatigue...get them DOGS!! Thank you so much for running this video. Sincerely, and respectfully, Kimberly L. Heartsing, Lt Colonel, Retired, USAF

Amazing program! Please keep it going. :D

Excellent!