Service Dog

“It's a wonderful convenience for our dogs,” said PAWS with a Cause Community Outreach Manager Deb Davis. “We want them to be as comfortable as possible, especially our service dogs, because quite honestly they are an extension of a person's body.”

“To have a dog like him around, you laugh 10, 20, 50 times more a day, and you can't help but have that lift the mood,” said Patrick Downes. “And he's a huge cuddler ... he's just constantly giving us hugs and kisses and entertaining us, and he's a wonderful gift in that way.”

“I believe a service dog would be a great source of comfort to Montana that would also encourage her to use positive tools for coping,” said Amy Schlonski, a licensed clinical social worker.

Therapy and family support are highly beneficial and can help people deal with PTSD symptoms,but for many, dogs are all the therapy they need.