National Pets for Veterans Day

National Pets for Veterans Day brings awareness to the value of bringing shelter and rescue animals in need of homes together with veterans nationwide who need companionship. Many veterans suffer from PTSD and other service-related issues. There are also millions of dogs and cats living in shelters that are hoping to one day find homes of their own. Bringing together veterans and these homeless animals is the perfect way to help veterans adjust to everyday life again and save countless animals in the process.

You can celebrate this day by donating your time or money to one of the many organizations supporting veterans and pets, spreading the word about the importance of this day, and thanking the veterans in your neighborhood and family for their service. You also can foster for Brookline or another rescue organization to make it possible for more animals to be matched with veterans in need of companionship.