Bucky didn’t think he’d make it to 30. After leaving the Navy, he spiraled—working overnight shifts, avoiding sleep, and isolating himself until he hit rock bottom with an attempt to end his life. What came next was a turning point: nine months of intensive treatment, a leap of faith, and a service dog named Creed who would change everything.⁠ ⁠ Today, Bucky is helping other Veterans, starting a business, and dreaming about the future—all things he once thought were impossible.⁠ ⁠ Read the full story of redemption, resilience, and the dog who made it all possible on our blog. https://blog.northwestbattlebuddies.org/blog (fb)

This Mother’s Day, we’re celebrating our incredible foster moms—the ones who not only raise families (and often juggle careers), but also help raise our future service dogs. ⁠ ⁠ For up to a year, they open their homes and their hearts, providing a safe, nurturing environment that helps prepare our NWBB puppies for their life-changing mission ahead. Their dedication plays a vital role in our work and in the lives of the American Heroes we serve.⁠ ⁠ In this post, you’ll see three dedicated foster moms who have each fostered multiple dogs for NWBB. In order, meet Tammi, Cheryl, and Staci. When asked what advice they would share with someone considering fostering, they all said “Do it!!!” and followed up with the sentiments: ⁠ ⁠ “There is never a perfect time or a perfect situation, so if you are considering it, just go for it. It's such a great bonding experience for you and for your family. We have loved raising the two we did and look forward to raising more in the future.”⁠ ⁠ “The humanity you feel within yourself, and the ability to do something life-changing for someone else definitely outweighs the long nights, busy schedules, and having to say good-bye.” ⁠ ⁠ To every foster mom—thank you, and Happy Mother’s Day! (fb)