Before revision: History Pets for Vets was founded on October 21, 2009, by animal behaviorist and trainer Clarissa Black, who was looking for a way to help American veterans who had combat stress and other emotional issues related to their service.Pets for Vets, Retrieved 10.08.09 Many Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans experience physical and emotional injuries making it difficult to transition back to civilian life.
After revision: History Pets for Vets was founded on October 21, 2009, by pet owner and trainer Clarissa Black, who was looking for a way to help American veterans who had combat stress and other emotional issues related to their service.Pets for Vets, Retrieved 10.08.09 Many Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom veterans experience physical and emotional injuries making it difficult to transition back to civilian life.