Animals' PTSD from rocket sirens must also be acknowledged

Last November, as part of a company staff retreat, my daughter (who is also my co-worker) and I had the opportunity to visit Paamoney Ruach, (Wind Chimes), a unique nonprofit that serves as both a therapeutic facility for people with severe PTSD and a shelter for abused animals. As someone with a background in social work who generally prefers animals at a distance, I went with an open mind but no expectations.

Wind Chimes is located in a residential neighborhood, hidden behind fences. When Dr. Noam Rudich, the founder, opened the gate, we discovered a yard filled with animals of every kind: d...