Service dog Boomer helps Navy veteran in wheelchair find freedom again

LILBURN, Ga. — For many veterans, life after service can feel isolating. But service dogs don’t just stay by their side — they help veterans re-engage with the world, giving them the confidence to live again.

“Can we go for a little walk? Come on!” Michael J. Porcello calls out to his service dog, Boomer, who is always ready for an adventure.

“The dog made such a big difference. It changed the way I am. I go out traveling,” Porcello said…

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