Monument honours service dogs assisting veterans, first responders with PTSD
Service dogs serve many purposes, including helping veterans navigate post-traumatic stress disorder. In the small community of Kimberley in B.C.'s East Kootenay, these four-legged life-savers are being recognized through a monument in the city's downtown. CBC News' Corey Bullock was at the unveiling.
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