American Legion Post 221 Massillon, OH

American Legion Post 221 Massillon, OH

The Battle Buddy Foundation was honored to have the opportunity to speak at the American Legion Post 221 Massillon, OH this past weekend. The Ohio American Legion Auxiliary has been …

two newest service dog pups

Two Labrador Retriever puppies

Meet the two newest battle buddy service dog puppies in training, Sgt T, and the little chocolate lab (yet to be named). These pups came from C&B Labradors, the little …

Partner: American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio

kenny, chrissy, and atlas at the american legion 2014

The Battle Buddy Foundation is honored to partner with the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio as the President’s special project for the 2014-2015 year!! TBBF’s Event Coordinator, Chrissy, and …

Patriot Day 2014

atlas german shepherd and Kenny co-founder

13 years ago today, on Sept 11th, 2001, I was an active duty infantry Marine on Camp Pendleton, CA — a day scarred by a tragic event that ultimately set …

22 Veterans Commit Suicide Daily

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With a veteran suicide rate averaging 22 every day, the work to support our nation’s veterans has just begun once they return home. With over 10 times the amount of veterans …

New battle, new buddies

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U.S. Marine combat veteran Joshua Rivers says a marine isn’t thinking about the American flag, apple pie, or even their mother when bullets are flying overhead. They think instead about …

Veterans are going to the dogs

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I love Marines. I was never in the armed services, but I love the Marines. I find them easy work to with when they come to my office and want …

Life changing service dogs

battle buddy service dogs in parking lot

These highly trained psychiatric service dogs bring results that medication alone cannot. Trained to mitigate their handler’s disability, a Battle Buddy is a lifeline. They wake their handler from nightmares, …

Service Dog Q&A

Atlas German shepherd shaking paws to human

QUESTION: Are service dogs required to wear some kind of identification or do the owners carry some kind of certification papers so businesses will know if is really a service …