Jeanice Lee talks to Kaitlyn Sacco, Program Instructor and Client Liaison with Paws for Purple Hearts. Paws for Purple Hearts trains and places service, facility, and specialist therapy dogs to service members and vets who face mobility challenges and trauma related conditions. Sacco shares how they pioneered a program called Caine Assisted Warrior Therapy which helps guide Warriors to learn once again how to connect with dogs and humans. Sacco talks about training the dogs and how the Warriors are matched with a dog. To learn more about Paws for Purple Hearts visit (PawsForPurpleHearts.org) or call 844.700.7297.
Original airdate: 2/12/2023
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Jeanice joined EMF in 2009 and she covers Southern California, N Oregon, Washington State, and Hawai'i, including major markets Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles.
