“War is ugly… it is not pretty,” says Shari Duval. “These men and women write a blank check to our country and give their lives. They come home from combat aschanged people. They’re depressed, angry, and have survivor’s guilt. We have a responsibility to take care of these veterans. 
That is why I am here. That is why K9s For Warriors is here. I am a mom to every warrior and each of them have a special place in my heart.”
Shari started the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization K9s For Warriors after her son, Brett, came home from Iraq with PTSD. She was desperate to find a way to get him back. Because Brett was a police and civilian dog-handler, Shari believed she could bring her beloved son back through starting a charity that trains service dogs for PTSD veterans.
K9s For Warriors was born. The mission of K9s is to train loving service dogs and pair them with post 9/11 veterans afflicted with PTSD, TBI, or MST. Having a K9s For Warriors’ service dog has already helped over 200 veterans reintegrate back into civilian life. 95% percent of the dogs used in the program are rescued, extending the amount of lives saved beyond that of veterans.
Shari is known as “Mom” to every veteran that walks through the doors of the K9s For Warriors program. There are 22 veterans a day that are taking their lives because they have exhausted every avenue trying to recover their minds, bodies, and souls from the grim details of combat. Shari’s goal is to put an end to this heart-wrenching statistic and to ensure that our veterans receive dignity, respect, and proper care.
For more info: k9sforwarriors.org
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