We're using rescue dogs for the simple reason that there are many unloved and uncared for dogs across our country. We are very specific about the animals that we use, so not all rescue dogs will be approved within our program. Good behaviours and temperament are mandatory, and we have no aggressive breeds among our trained animals. So really, it's just a matter of saving an animal to help save a veteran, and the understanding that he also just saved an animal is another type of emotion that might help the veteran.
On February 13th, 2017. See this statement in context.