In early June, Eryn Redmond was in her backyard in North Reno with Annie, a black Labrador she had been raising since the dog was eight weeks old.
Annie, now just over a year old, stayed close to Redmond and followed her movements throughout the yard.
Redmond is a retired Marine who served nearly 25 years. After leaving the military, she moved to Reno to be near family. She said she struggled with PTSD, chronic pain, and adjusting to everyday life.
She later learned about Liberty Dogs, a nonprofit that trains service dogs and places them with veterans. She signed up to be a puppy raiser…