[Nfbf-l] {Disarmed} Fw: Please Sign Our Petition to the Department of Veteran Affairs

[Sherri]

American Humane AssociationI feel this petition is worth signing to give our 
veterans help with their service animals.

Sherri
----- Original Message ----- 
From: American Humane Association
To: flmom2006 at gmail.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:39 AM
Subject: Please Sign Our Petition to the Department of Veteran Affairs




                 Dear Friend,

                        As we head into our second annual celebration of 
heroes on both ends of the leash at the 2012 Hero Dog Awards gala in Los 
Angeles on Saturday, please join us on an important mission. American Humane 
Association, the nation's leading advocate on behalf of animals and 
children, is calling on the United States Department of Veterans Affairs 
(VA) to reverse a policy that would end a program reimbursing veterans who 
suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for their use of service 
dogs while in recovery.

                        The policy is set to go into effect on Oct. 5, 2012.

                        Our focus on animal-assisted therapy dates back to 
1945 when we promoted therapy dogs as a means to help World War II veterans 
recover from the effects of war. We know from years of experience that the 
human-animal bond is a source of powerful healing, whether they are children 
suffering from cancer or military men and women who have suffered the stress 
of battle. Service dogs, in particular, are an amazing, positive resource 
for assisting our nation's best and bravest though their physical pain and 
mental anguish.

                        We call on the VA and the United States Congress to 
stand up for our veterans and their families by continuing to reimburse 
veterans who suffer from PTSD for the cost of medically approved service 
dogs. In a letter sent to United States Senator Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), 
American Humane Association commended the senator for his leadership on the 
issue and his fight on behalf of veterans who enjoy the healing benefits of 
service dogs. How can others help us reverse this ruling?

                        You can help by signing our petition demanding that 
the VA reverse this ruling - and allowing our veterans who suffer from PTSD 
to be reimbursed for service dogs. Thank you for joining American Humane 
Association as we promote the healing power of service dogs for our nation's 
war heroes. Help us to encourage heroes on both ends of the leash!

                        Please sign our petition today.

                        Warm regards,
                        Dr. Robin R. Ganzert
                        President and CEO
                        American Humane Association









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