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Nonprofit helps disabled veterans afford service dogs, CBS says

Service dogs cost more than fifty thousand dollars, and a nonprofit helps disabled veterans afford them to regain independence and improve quality of life.

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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorVera, thank the break room guy tomorrow, he deserves it. Now, CBS News reports on how a service dog changed a disabled veteran's life.

  2. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorThe dog helps him regain his independence and improve his quality of life. I am fine. Nobody look at me.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorService dogs can cost more than fifty thousand dollars, so a nonprofit is helping people manage that cost. Now I'm the one crying.

  4. Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorChip, that is a dog doing a real job, with a vest and everything. My podcast has never helped anyone.

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