Dog Tags: Homeless Veterans and Their Pets/Animal Companions

Purpose: Overall, military veterans, who are at increased risk for homelessness and are over-represented when it come to the general population, comprise 10% of the United States (US) population. However, they account for 16% of the homeless adult population. Typically, homeless veterans served during the Vietnam era and are older and disabled, reporting a myriad of health concerns, including physical and psychological problems, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and alcohol or drug...