Tails of Valor

A dog helps a boy find his confidence in the water; a poodle helps a woman who has a heart defect.

A dog keeps a veteran and her family comfortable after coming home from deployment.

A veteran finds his perfect match, a dolphin; a cocker spaniel protects a diabetic.

A young boy finds his perfect sidekick in a donkey; a student saves a pigeon's life.

A miniature horse works as a service animal for a dog trainer; a dog gives his handler new hope.

A miniature potbellied pig gives a little boy the confidence and comfort he needs to make friends.

A black lab helps a former police officer cope with life after the force; a horse helps a woman.

A horse helps a girl who has Asperger's syndrome; a black lab helps a young boy with special needs.

A golden retriever helps its handler; a miniature horse raises the spirits of its handler.

Two goats help their handler, who has autism; a poodle saves a fireman's life.

A yellow Lab cares for diabetic twins; a pig helps its handler, who experiences anxiety.

A pig helps a kid feel comfortable in his own skin; a pigeon finds new friends.

A border collie provides comfort to its handler; a Labrador connects with its new handler.

A Labrador helps a woman; a service dog does more than its handler could ever ask for.

An Australian shepherd becomes more than a hero to its handler; rats as service animals.

A therapy dog uses surfing to calm its handler; a horse and a dog help their handler find comfort.

A therapy dog helps its young handler find a happy place; a therapy dog helps its handler with PTSD.

A therapy parrot; a therapy dog's success inspires its handler's niece to seek a therapy animal.

A therapy dolphin helps keep its handler afloat; a therapy animal brings hope to its handler.