Inmates in PAWS program train service dogs for veterans

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Timothy Gray hasn't been in Iraq for years, but his time in combat with the U.S. National Guard still affects him. His back and shoulder injuries make it hard to change positions, especially moving from sitting to standing — but mostly he is overwhelmed by what's in his head. The night terrors. The anxiety. The panic that comes with a simple trip to the grocery store.

For four years, Gray had his self-trained service dog at his side, helping him get through the daily aftermath of his time at war, but in October the dog's cancer left the Gonzales man alone.

"It's been rough without him," Gray said. "Still to this day I see demons in my sleep. .