"She gives me back my independence," Tammy Nickerson, a double-amputee, said about Nala, her Rottweiler service dog.

Nate Statly was still in critical condition when his parents promised to get him a dog. Remi, a Goldendoodle, represents "hope and love," Statly said.

that can be counted on to provide emotional support to service members and ... Leader, a 7-year-old rottweiler and retired Grand Champion show dog, along with her handler, Gold Star spouse and ...