"Participants in the intervention group reported significantly lower PTSD symptom severity after 3 months compared with participants in the control group,"
"a growing cadre of veterans using service dogs for PTSD relief."
"'The SAVES Act will ultimately put more service dogs in the hands of Veterans with visible and invisible disabilities, allowing them to regain their independence and reintegrate into civilian life,' said Bill McCabe of the nonprofit group K9s f"
A 2024 randomized trial found veterans paired with trained service dogs reported significantly lower PTSD symptom severity after three months compared with control participants. Observational and anecdotal evidence indicates a growing number of veterans are using service dogs for PTSD relief and experiencing meaningful mental-health benefits. Key barriers to access include veteran eligibility requirements and a shortage of suitably trained dogs. Legislative proposals, such as the Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act (SAVES Act), would allocate funds to the Department of Veterans Affairs to expand training and placement of service dogs and support veteran independence and reintegration.
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