Rescued pit bulls fight stigma by guiding people in need

When former Marine Joe Bonfiglio starts thrashing in his sleep, his pit bull service dog jumps on the bed, climbs on top of him and wakes him up to end the flashback. Former U.S. Marine Joe Bonfiglio, 24, and his pit bull assistance dog, Zen, pose for a photograph Wednesday on the campus of Mercy College in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y. Zen has allowed Bonfiglio, 24, who was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, to get back to everyday activities.

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