Dear USO Supporter,

Sometimes, our service members need a hero — and sometimes these heroes happen to have four legs and a tail.

When the stresses of deployment and being far from home are especially difficult for our service members, the USO Canine Program steps in with all four paws. This highly requested program is especially critical during the holiday season, when being far from loved ones and beloved traditions is even more difficult.

USO Canine Volunteers provide emotional and mental health support, visit injured or sick service members at Warrior and Family Centers and provide comfort to military children who have lost a parent. Their visits alone are associated with lowering cases of PTSD, decreasing anxiety and helping with depression.

This Christmas, give the gift of more dog pets and other critical services to those bravely serving our country. Remember, thanks to the generosity of our friends at FedEx, your gift DOUBLES, dollar for dollar, up to $100,000.

Please rush your gift now. Every dollar will be matched to go 2X further to provide the loving embrace of a sweet dog for our service members and their families, providing a morale boost and "pawsitive" support when they need it most.

This year has been difficult for our troops, and we thank you for standing with them.

For the People Who Serve,

The USO