Today, we read a true story of a service dog who helps to support a veteran. Many veterans may struggle with physical injuries or mental health after returning from war. The veteran in the book, Luis, has PTSD. This means he can have vivid nightmares, he struggles with loud noises and busy places, and he has flashbacks (memories of being in war). Luis also requires a cane and help to walk around. His service dog Tuesday helps support him emotionally and physically. Tuesday and Luis have a reciprocal relationship; they love and help each other.
If we see a service dog, it is important not to distract them. They have an important job to do! Check out this video below of a service dog helping a woman recover from her seizures: