Pets For Vets - Clarissa Black, Part 1

Today on Veterans SITREP we speak with Clarissa Black, the founder and CEO of Pets for Vets, an organization dedicated to pairing veterans with rescue animals specially matched to their needs. Clarissa’s background in animal behavior and her passion for helping those who served have created a program that doesn’t just place pets — it builds healing partnerships, restores confidence, and brings comfort to veterans navigating life after service.  From the science behind the human–animal connection to the stories of transformation that remind us why this work matters, Clarissa has been at the forefront of a movement that gives both veterans and rescue animals a second chance at a better life.  So settle in — this is a conversation about hope, healing, and the incredible impact one idea can have when it’s driven by compassion and purpose.