Not all soldiers are humans and carry rifles. For instance, Chip happens to be a canine who served the United States Army in World War II.

More research is being made worldwide concerning the effects of dogs on the health of humans. Based on the studies, families with dogs have a lower risk of getting cardiovascular disease. Another study revealed that people who were given dogs had reduced blood pressure in just 6 months.

When it comes to the mental aspect, veterans who had service dogs had less depression and were more sociable. The quality of their lives was good. If you want to know more about pet ownership and pet care, set up an appointment at the Fort Carson Veterinary Center.

Article source: fortcarsonmountaineer.com

Do you own an assistance animal? Register your pet. 

The Service Animal Registry of California invites you to have your assistance animal registered in order to designate its status. We also encourage you to take our online classes so you can be fully aware of your rights and gain more knowledge about your support animal.

Finally, we present to you our book entitled, “ASSISTANCE ANIMAL LAWS: LEARN YOUR RIGHTS REGARDING SERVICE ANIMALS, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMALS, THERAPY PETS, AND OTHER DOGS, CATS, AND ASSISTANCE ANIMALS” to provide you with a complete education on assistance animals.

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