Name: Hero Pups Offer Comfort, Confidence For Veterans & First Responders by K-LOVE News
Duration: 9 min 4 s
Description: Veterans and first responders face scenes and situations most of us could not even imagine. At times, the reality of their work can become difficult to process – and could lead to stress and even PTSD. But there are rays of light to encourage them. One of them is Laura Barker, the founder of Hero Pups.

Veterans and first responders face scenes and situations most of us could not even imagine. At times, the reality of their work can become difficult to process – and could lead to stress and even PTSD. But there are rays of light to encourage them. One of them is Laura Barker, the founder of Hero Pups.

Hero Pups Offer Comfort, Confidence For Veterans & First Responders

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Hero Pups Offer Comfort, Confidence For Veterans & First Responders

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