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Heartwarming story with Chloe Tebow

Chloe Tebow, News Center 6, Wed, 11/24/2021

TikTok videos of cat and dog duo from Naples helping to raise money for Veterans

Tricia Souza and Kevin Noble are selling children's books based on a TikTok video of their pets, Camper and Leo. All proceeds will go to Maine Paws for Veterans. Click here to read more…

The  children's book, "Adventures of Camper & Leo: Sled Ride" can be ordered here. It is being sold on BookBaby.com bookshop for $12.99 plus shipping. For every book sold $6.50 will go toward Maine Paws for Veterans!

Maine-ly Animals Ep 2 Service Dogs

Many thanks, Sabrina Beganny and Louis for volunteering to join us and sharing their journey. Much appreciation to Bobby Silcott of Mainely Animals and the Lakes Region team for this interview

This companion named Little Sis helps combat a Hampden veteran’s PTSD

Bangor Daily News - By Lia Russell, Thur, 11/11/2021

Michael Wedge and his wife Debra first walked into the Brunswick Midcoast Humane Society in 2014, hoping to find a dog who could accompany him as he faced life challenges as a U.S. Navy veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder.

As he walked by cages containing available animals, he came across Little Sis, a 6-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback mix who was 16 pounds and frail because her “brothers picked on her for food,” Wedge said. 

Humane Society staff took Wedge and Little Sis into their office to meet, where “we fell in love,” he said.  Click here to read more…

Cub Scout Pack #271 learns about Maine Paws for Veterans’ service dogs

The Boothbay Register - By Joseph Charpentier, Sun, 01/31/2021

BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Cub Scout Pack #271 welcomed Maine Paws for Veterans volunteer LCDR Terri Schlotterbeck (Ret.), service dog Ranger and service dog in training Luna to the American Legion Post 36 Jan. 28. Schlotterbeck spoke about her history with Ranger and the organization and service dog training. The Scouts’ meeting with her and the dogs completes a next step toward their disability awareness belt loop. Click here to read more...

Please join us in Celebrating our 2020 Graduating Class. 

The Times Record - 10/21/2020

In our small way, Maine Paws for Veterans is making a big difference. Maine Paws for Veterans provides service dog training and support to Maine Veterans with Military-related post traumatic stress. Our vision is to improve the quality of life for Maine Veterans by reconnecting them with a sense of belonging, purpose and community. We give shelter dogs a loving home with a deserving Veteran. Through a rigorous 20- week course, Veteran and canine teams train together, build bonds and develop valuable peer relationships with other Veterans. Most importantly, the service dog provides long term relief of post traumatic stress symptoms and is a life-long benefit for the Veteran, their family and support network.  Click here to read more...

Paws for Peace: Maine veterans get a boost from service dogs and volunteers from Highland Green, Topsham’s 55-and-up residential community.

Down East Magazine - August 2019

"When Terri Schlotterbeck retired from a 22-year career in the Navy, she struggled with the debilitating anger, depression, and anxiety of post-traumatic stress disorder. In public, she was constantly on high alert. “It was exhausting trying to keep an eye on everyone in my environment,” says Schlotterbeck. “I could hold it all in while I was out. But when I’d come home, something small would set me off, which wasn’t fair to my family. I was so tired of feeling so miserable.” Click here to read more...

Red Cross recognizes local trio of ‘real heroes’

The Forecaster - By Patti McDonald on March 7, 2019

"LEWISTON — Three local people who were involved in lifesaving efforts over the past year were recognized by the Central and Mid Coast Maine Chapters of the American Red Cross on Tuesday at the 16th annual Real Heroes Award breakfast." Click here to read more...

Paws for Peace Brings Healing to Veterans, Dogs

 Forecaster -  By Alex Lear on February 28, 2019

"BRUNSWICK — For military veterans who have endured debilitating trauma, and for rescued dogs in need of loving homes, the Paws for Peace program has been forging mutually beneficial relationships for the past seven years." Click here to read more...

Community Champion: Woman helps change lives of Veterans

WMTW News Channel 8 — February 8, 2019

"Dean Paterson, affectionately called Momma Dean, has been with Embrace a Vet since the very beginning..." Click here to watch news clip.

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