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id: 2148b12ff6
section: health
first_reported: 2026-11-11 18:38 PST
updated: 2026-11-11 18:38 PST
status: reported
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# Sacramento VFW program trains service dogs for veterans

A Sacramento VFW post runs a program training service dogs for veterans with PTSD. Army veteran Charles Forbes said his dog helps him leave home more comfortably.

Section: [Health](/sacramento/section/life.md) · Entities: [Charles Forbes](/sacramento/wiki/charles-forbes.md)

## Coverage

- [CBS Sacramento (KOVR)](https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/service-dog-program-helps-veterans-with-ptsd/), 2026-11-11 18:38 PST: Sacramento VFW program trains service dogs to help veterans with PTSD

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