Social Impact Heroes: Gloria Gilbert Stoga of Puppies Behind Bars is using the compassion of dogs to help heal war veterans, first responders, and convicted felons

One of the many success stories of individuals impacted by Puppies Behind Bars is that of Brian Andrews, a former NYPD officer and 9/11 first responder who had been struggling with depression and PTSD. Brian also suffered from physical injuries after being shot in the line of duty, which impacted his daily life and took a toll on his family. Brian’s family turned to Puppies Behind Bars, hoping that a service dog could provide Brian with the help he needed, both physically and emotionally. In May 2018, Brian was matched with Pete, a black Lab, who quickly became his anchor through daily challenges. Pete was easily integrated into Brian’s family, who is thankful for the wide range of support that he has provided for Brian every…