Dani Hale was living her dream life, serving her country in the Army and then in the Navy. But the physical demands of the job took a heavy toll over many years, leading to multiple back operations, a spinal cord implant and, inevitably, a medical discharge. Pain and depression were her companions until 2019, when Integra Service Dogs Australia came to the rescue with Poppy, an assistance dog.
Dani Hale was living her dream life, serving her country in the Army and then in the Navy. But the physical demands of the job took a heavy toll over many years, leading to multiple back operations, a spinal cord implant and, inevitably, a medical discharge. Pain and depression were her companions until 2019, when Integra Service Dogs Australia came to the rescue with Poppy, an assistance dog.