The Human-Animal Connection 86 How Service Dogs Save Lives

The Human-Animal Connection 86 How Service Dogs Save Lives

Author: Pet Life Radio March 16, 2026 Duration: 28:33
There are many types of service dogs who perform unique and specific assistance to the human with whom they share a life. Lee Atherton is the founder of Phoenix Rising, a community nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals with PTSD and other mental health disabilities to access the life-saving support of a service dog. In this episode, she talks about her two service dogs, Shadow and Phoenix, and how they have transformed her life. These dogs were the anchor in her storm and allowed her to remerge from family trauma. Lee is passionate about helping others gain access to the right service dog and reminds us that even from the deepest pain, new strength can emerge, that others, too, can rise from the ashes toward healing and wholeness. For more information, and how you can support, or tell your story of your service dog, please visit her website.

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Author: Language: English Episodes: 90

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Podcast Episodes
The Human-Animal Connection Ep 18 Rebuilding a Sense of Safety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:19
All beings have a right to feel safe. But not all of us do – humans -- or animals in a human world. When we are doing healing work with animals, the first step in The Human-Animal Connection method is to evaluate the sen…
The Human-Animal Connection Ep 16 Animals: Our Partners in Healing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:59
Animals can help us physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Different dogs have different talents and even a specific purpose in life. It is important to recognize an individual dog’s innate talents, opinions…
The Human-Animal Connection Ep 15 Entering the Language of Silence [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:32
Words have power. And silence has power. There is a saying that “in silence all answers can be heard.” Entering the Language of Silence is what allows you to communicate clearly with animals. I have learned how to listen…