A nonprofit organization pairs service animals with veterans so they can both get to a better place together.
Wiley's Wish Animal Rescue has a unique mission to not only save animals in need of a second chance, but also support service men and women suffering from the challenges that often come during their transition to civilian life.
"It gives me a reason to get up every morning and do something," she told KPIX 5. "When you rescue a dog, they have a loyalty to you that you're never going to break." The animals they rehabilitate often come from difficult situations where they suffered an unknown trauma. In other cases, their previous owner can no longer treat them, and they may be on an auction pipeline where they will eventually slaughtered outside of the country. By getting them healthy, they can find a new forever home and offer a form of unique therapy for veterans and first responders.
"When you sit on top a horse, a horse can actually change their heartbeat to match a human's heartbeat," Brinegar said."When you have that connection with that horse, it helps settles you."
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