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Polar the golden retriever reports for duty at Minnesota sober house for veterans with PTSD
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· August 23, 2026
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Key points The house, called Bravo Zulu House, is where Polar reports for duty. The Bravo Zulu House is located in rural Winnebago.
A golden retriever named Polar has started working at a sober house for veterans with PTSD. The house, called Bravo Zulu House, is where Polar reports for duty. Organizers believe that having dogs like Polar at the house could aid veterans in their recovery from addiction.
The Bravo Zulu House is located in rural Winnebago. Details about the house and its program are available from the source.
Further information about Polar and the Bravo Zulu House can be found in the original report.
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Published: August 23, 2026 ·
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