Veterans Affairs committee  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

Veterans Affairs committee  We expect therapy dogs to cost anywhere between $2,500 and $3,500 maximum. It really depends on where the animal is coming from and if the animal has been spayed or neutered. We will have all the accessories and medicines that are required, and of course, we actually pay the home

Veterans Affairs committee  There have been studies that have been going on all across the United States and internationally for many years. Because I'm in a position where I do my own type of research with effective programs that are out there, I am able to create them here in Canada. For several years, I

Veterans Affairs committee  Well, service dogs are not my full zone of expertise. One of the reasons that we are focusing on therapy dogs and not service dogs is that it is a little confusing about the regulations going across.... There needs to be a standard. We are requesting on our end to have a special

Veterans Affairs committee  Can you hear me now?

Veterans Affairs committee  Okay, sorry about that. I was on mute.

Veterans Affairs committee  Well, I have to say that I never actually took that part into account. I haven't heard that aspect. As for us, we get our funding strictly from community fundraising, and we fund all of it. Once the veteran receives the animal, it is up to him or her from then on to afford the

Veterans Affairs committee  Thank you so much for inviting me to speak with all of you and for allowing me the opportunity to present to you today. My name is Liane Weber. I am chief executive officer and founder of The LifeLine Canada Foundation, also known as TLC. TLC is a registered non-profit organiza