ABC7 News was at the Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA in Burlingame on Monday as veterans showed off their service dogs.
They say the animals help them reduce anxiety and other symptoms of PTSD.
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Government statistics show that every day, 22 veterans kill themselves.
"He's helped reduce my anxiety," said Operation Desert Storm veteran David Jennelle. "I'm a lot more relaxed than I was, been able to do things that I would do but reluctantly."
Congresswoman Jackie Speier organized the event. She wants more funding for programs that train and give service dogs to veterans who are suffering from PTSD.