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German shepherd helps Army vet battle with PTSD

Source: Northwest Florida Daily News
Published: Monday 02 January, 2012

NAVARRE, Fla. -- After years of struggling to find meaning in his life, Ray Galmiche finally has found his purpose.

The 64-year-old Army veteran who has been battling post-traumatic stress disorder is finally sharing his story, thanks to a new ally named Dazzle.

Dazzle is an 81-pound German shepherd specially trained to help people who suffer from PTSD regain some normalcy in their lives.

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