Change SIG: Changing the Triangle, One Veteran and One Shelter Dog at a Time

Hello Change SIG Members:

Today at our monthly meeting we received an update from Dr. Terry Morris, DVM, PhD, a local veterinarian and founder of Vets to Vets United, Inc.  Terry first attended our Change SIG meeting one year ago where she presented her plans to establish a not-for-profit organization that would pair returning vets with trained service dogs.  The focus was on helping our US Military Veterans experience a natural alternative for healing, while simultaneously saving our animals at shelters.  

Terry received an enthusiastic reception at that first meeting and many great ideas. In the intervening year, Dr. Morris trained and placed several service dogs with vets and has recently established a physical location in Durham for the work to continue.  Today we had the pleasure of meeting Brittany, a delightful pit bull/golden lab mix who will be in an upcoming training class.  Terry has received the 501(c)(3) status for the organization and needs continued funding and support.

Marguerite Lawn

FIFTH Friday, March 29 - What Happens When a Veterinarian Brings Veterans Needing Service Animals and Dogs from Shelters Together? VISION UPDATE from January 2012 Change SIG

Terry Morris, DVM, PhD and Executive Director of Veterinarians to Veterans United, will share with us what she has accomplished since she attended her first meeting with the Change SIG in January 2012.