Dogs of War

Michael is a devoted father, husband and veteran who has struggled with severe PTSD for the last decade. He’s survived because his family has rallied around him, but the intensity of dealing with his condition day-in and day-out puts intolerable strain on them. Can a man seriously damaged in a combat explosion come back to life with the help of a service dog?

One of the first graduates of Paws and Stripes, Duane reels from the recent loss of his service dog. Can Jim and Lindsey pull him out of his downward spiral by getting him a new battle buddy?

Stephanie is a young wife, mom, and veteran, haunted by memories of her year as a prison guard in Iraq. Jim makes it his mission to find Thatcher, a fun-loving service dog.

Jim and Lindsey meet Thomas, a veteran with a unique case of PTSD that stems from more than just trauma in combat. Can they find the truth about his story and the right dog to help him?

Ron disarmed explosives in Iraq, and once home he hid symptoms of his PTSD well. Now he's in the Paws and Stripes program and having trouble hiding his real problems with alcohol.