05/08/2025
This week, we’re celebrating the quiet heroes who walk beside those who need them most, our amazing LifeUnleashed assistance dogs.
They do so much more than just perform tasks. They bring comfort, confidence, connection, and for many people living with PTSD, chronic illness or disability, they completely change what’s possible day-to-day.
These dogs can retrieve dropped items, open doors, sense changes in blood sugar, or spot the early signs of a panic attack. But what they offer emotionally is just as powerful — calm, safety, and the confidence to step back into the world.
For veterans with PTSD, that can mean the difference between isolation and feeling part of their community again. For families and caregivers, it’s peace of mind. And in workplaces or social settings, their presence often changes the whole vibe, people soften, listen more, connect more.
Of course, behind every one of these dogs is a whole community: foster families, trainers, volunteers and supporters, all helping make this life-changing work possible.
So as we mark International Assistance Dog Week, we’re giving a huge shoutout to the dogs, and to the people whose lives they help transform. Thank you for being part of this journey.
