The Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush recently announced that the Veterans Land Board (VLB) is collaborating with Ranch Hands Rescue to offer animal therapy for residents of the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home. The collaboration offers travel from the Clyde W. Cosper Texas State Veterans Home in Bonham to the Ranch Hands Rescue facility in Argyle, Texas. During the ongoing sessions, the veterans with PTSD work with the rescued animals and trauma counselors to address symptoms relating to survivors’ guilt, moral injury, intrusive memories, and end of life issues.

“Post-traumatic stress is a very real and serious issue that many of my fellow veterans face every day,” said Commissioner Bush. “Like other wounds of war, PTS is an injury – one that can be treated, allowing those who suffer to return to their lives. These invisible wounds often remain hidden, or unspoken, for years. At the VLB, we work every day to help veterans find the help they need and know that they aren’t alone. We are so proud of this wonderful collaboration with Ranch Hands Rescue and looking forward to offering healing and recovery for some of our veterans who have dealt with PTS for decades.”

The Veterans Land Board clinical team proclaimed Ranch Hands Rescue’s service to nursing home veterans the flagship program for PTSD and Trauma in the state of Texas, and asked that they expand statewide for veterans with PTSD.