Thank you so much, Chair.
I hate to correct you, Cathay, but actually, there are published national standards for all animal-assisted human services. They're not specific just to service dogs, but they do include them. Ms. Joanne Moss wrote to our committee to let us know that this work could be done. Again, I think it's very important work, because it took it out of the organizational level, which obviously created a lot of conflict, and set up some standards. Hopefully, what we'll see happen next is VAC using those standards so that there can be more supports for organizations that provide service dogs as long as they meet those standards.
That leads me to my next question. I am going to come to Mr. Sawyer and Ms. Sharp. I'll start with you first, Ms. Sharp, and let you answer first, and then Mr. Sawyer could add.
Because this study is very specifically about women veterans, I'm wondering if you could share, Ms. Sharp, what specific parts of your serving as a woman your service dog Stoker has provided support for. I think that's incredible. You really articulated it well. I've heard from other veterans as well that they won't leave the house unless they have their service dog. I'm wondering if you could talk specifically as a woman who's served your country about how it helps.
Then if Mr. Sawyer has anything specific about women accessing the service from the organization, I would really appreciate it.