A Veteran Battling With PTSD Takes The Bold Step Of Adopting Two Shelter Dogs Who End Up Changing His Life
PTSD can happen to anybody at any stage of life, regardless of culture, ethnicity, or nationality. PTSD is a disorder characterized by an inability to recuperate after encountering or witnessing a frightening event.
PTSD comes with triggers that can bring back memories of trauma, accompanied by serious physical and emotional reactions. Additionally, the condition might last for months or even years.
Even after the horrific event has ended, individuals with PTSD experience serious, disturbing feelings and thoughts associated with their experience, which can persist for a long time. They may experience flashbacks or nightmares about the event, as well as feelings of dread, sadness, or anger, and they may feel isolated or estranged from others.
Individuals with PTSD might avoid situations or people that remind them of the traumatic event, and they might have strong negative reactions to something as common as an accidental touch or a loud noise. For some individuals, symptoms of PTSD diminish or disappear over time.
Others improve with the assistance of their emotional support system, which brings us to the story of Scott Kroger, who suffers from PTSD. Fitting into civilian life has been challenging for Scott Kroger, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, as he battles post-traumatic stress disorder.
He was advised to get a therapy dog who might assist in comforting him, so he went to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to see if they had any dogs that would be ideal for him and his family.
Someone needs a dog...
At the shelter, Kroger met a few puppies but ultimately chose to adopt Summer, as they had an instant bond, and he believed that Summer would thrive in his home.
And he got one
Yay, Summer has been adopted and is ready to head to her new home with her owner, Kroger.
Despite the fact that he adored Summer's companionship, he couldn't stop thinking about another dog he had seen at the shelter. To find out if the dog named Piney was still available, Kroger called Best Friends.
After much thought, Kroger decided to embark on the eight-hour drive to adopt Piney, and the dog was thrilled to see Kroger. Kroger, on the other hand, was excited that Piney still remembered him.
Make that two dogs, please
It's now Kroger, Piney, and Summer for the win...
Piney and Summer are doing a great job of making Kroger feel at ease, despite the fact that they haven't had any prior training as therapy dogs. Kroger told Best Friends that Piney and Summer have been extraordinary for him, as they've transformed him into a completely different person.
Watch the inspiring story of Kroger and his dogs in the video below
Kroger has also undergone significant changes as a result of the help from these two shelter dogs. In return, they have a loving home where they can play together, sleep in their comfortable beds, go on outings to the seaside, and generally have the time of their lives.
It's now difficult to tell who saved whom!
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