Quebec’s injured veterans receive new funding for service dogs

By News Staff

The Royal Canadian legion Quebec Provincial Command partnered with the Wounded Warriors Canada program on Tuesday to pair service dogs with injured veterans in the province.

The provincial command will fund up to $100,000 every year to support the training and pairing of specially trained PTSD service dogs.

This marks a historic milestone for veterans in Quebec.

kira the service dog
Kira, the service dog is seen in Montreal, November 5 2024. (Tehosterihens Deer, CityNews Image)
official documents are signed
Documents are signed to start the annual funding for service dogs in Montreal, November 5 2024. (Tehosterihens Deer, CityNews Image)
veteran is seen in his jacket
Veterans are seen in Montreal, November 5 2024. (Tehosterihens Deer, CityNews Image)
a group of people are seen with a service dog
Quebec’s Royal Provincial Command and Wounded Warriors Canada announce new funding for service dogs in Montreal, November 5 2024. (Tehosterihens Deer, CityNews Image)
posters are seen
Quebec’s Royal Provincial Command and Wounded Warriors Canada announce new funding for service dogs in Montreal, November 5 2024. (Tehosterihens Deer, CityNews Image)

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