5/13/13 - The Livingston County-area is again being called on to help a local non-profit that focuses its efforts on veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or traumatic brain injury. Throughout the month of May, Stiggyâs Dogs of Howell Township is competing against twelve other charities from across the country as they seek votes in the Aprons in Action Facebook contest by Home Depot. The organization that receives the most votes during the month will win a $250,000 grand prize, with second place receiving $150,000 and third place getting $100,000. Stiggyâs Dogs, which transforms shelter dogs into individually trained psychiatric service animals for military veterans living with PTSD or brain injury, became eligible for the national competition by winning one of monthly qualifying rounds last July, With the $25,000 gift card and more than 50 power tools received last summer, the organization was able to renovate the sanctuary portion of its Howell Township facility on Bowen Road to meet the needs of veterans who stay at the facilities while training with their dog. Renovations included a wheelchair ramp, first floor bedroom and accessible bathroom, a large garden for sustainability, trails for walking and a training space. Facebook users can vote once per day through May 31st. A link is posted below. You can also hear an interview with Stiggy's Dogs founder Jennifer Petre by Clicking Here (JK)
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