Manatee County Public Safety Utilizes PTSD Service Dog

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MANATEE COUNTY- Manatee County Emergency Service’s furry new team member is helping care for those responsible for protecting all of Manatee County, and their hoping their new service dog could be a model for the state.

“He walks through a room and everyone just lights up,” EMS Chief James Crutchfield said. “Everyone’s happy to see him, and it’s truly remarkable, people open up, people smile.”

Rucker is a two year old service dog trained to help first responders deal with the stress of the job.

Service dog helping first responders deal with stress

MANATEE COUNTY- Manatee County Emergency Service’s furry new team member is helping care for those responsible for protecting all of Manatee County, and their hoping their new service dog could

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First responders get in-house therapy dog to help them deal with stress on the job

Manatee County Public Safety has a new in-house service dog to help paramedics and first responders cope with the stress of constantly working in a crisis.

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Service dog donated to help Manatee County first responders manage stress

With four paws and a wagging tail, Rucker has become the newest member of Manatee County's first responder family.

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Would be great if people would understand the difference between service animals and therapy animals.