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flag Northwest Battle Buddies has placed its 300th service dog with a veteran with PTSD.

flag Northwest Battle Buddies, a Washington nonprofit, has placed its 300th service dog with a veteran suffering from PTSD, using specially bred English golden retrievers and golden cream labradors trained to help veterans regain independence and reduce anxiety. flag Founded in 2012 by Shannon Walker after she met veteran Kevin W., the program pairs dogs with veterans based on personal goals like shopping or attending family events. flag Dogs are raised in foster homes across the Pacific Northwest and support veterans with emotional stability, reduced medication use, and improved mental health, according to reported outcomes.

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