Captain Montalvan is one of the many seriously wounded veterans helped by East Coast Assistance Dogs, who provide not only physical assistance but also an emotional bond. Before getting Tuesday, the Captain lived isolated in his flat, rarely venturing outside. He says that Tuesday "liberated me in a way". Phil Bauer says that he became a "monster" after the Iraq war and the loss of his leg - but his dog is his "lifeline to being human". Dog Therapy has been so successful that Congress recently passed laws ensuring public money will be pumped into the scheme. Since then, ECAD has also started providing vocational training to troubled youth, who gain pride from their work. The scheme is going from strength to strength providing an unlikely glimmer of hope to the many veterans returning home.