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PTSD Service Dog

We revisit profile of Vietnam vet Lon Hodge and his PTSD service dog Gander.

Aired 03/23/2014 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

PTSD Service Dog

Clip: 3/23/2014 | 5m 50s

We revisit profile of Vietnam vet Lon Hodge and his PTSD service dog Gander.

Vietnam veteran Lon Hodge struggled for years with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder until he got a PTSD service dog named Gander. Lon says that Gander has saved his life. Now, Lon and Gander help other vets and work to raise awareness about PTSD, veteran suicide and service dogs. We revisit Jay Shefsky's profile.

Aired 03/23/2014 | Rating NR

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