The program includes dogs coming from local shelters, who are trained to be therapy dogs by a person currently incarcerated.

Local nonprofits A Soldier’s Wish and Paws for Patriots graduate their first class of service dogs, pairing veterans with trained companions to help manage PTSD, anxiety, and daily life challenges.

Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure ...