Happy Friday! Maggie begins today's show by shining a light on the transformative work of Patriot K9s of Wisconsin with Executive Director Lani Rethaber. This remarkable organization pairs service dogs with veterans facing PTSD and other mental health challenges. Through a unique training model that involves both community volunteers and prison programs, these dogs are specially trained to detect stress hormones and provide deep pressure therapy—empowering veterans to reclaim their independence and restore personal connections. With veteran suicide rates at crisis levels, the conversation underscores the critical need for programs like this. It's a true testament to the healing power of the human-animal bond and the lives being changed across Wisconsin thanks to these devoted canine companions.

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