Casey, a male Husky, met Const. Lesley Steinke as the Husky went through a ditch near the Royal Canadian Mounted Police’s Poplar River Detachment. Seeing that the dog was skinny, spray-painted and scarred, Lesley rescued him.

Lesley was just posted to the detachment and was diagnosed with PTSD, and one of the ways for her to cope with her trauma was to help animals. “Animal rescue is very therapeutic and rewarding for me,” said Lesley.

Eight weeks later Lesley took care of Casey, but in order for her to help other animals in need, she had to let Casey go which was a tough decision to make.

Luckily, a couple from Quebec came looking for a therapy dog. Enzo – which is Casey’s new name, is now training under his new owner to become an official therapy dog helping first responders deal with PTSD.

Article and photo source: canoe.com

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