BILLINGS — On Wednesday, Gov. Greg Gianforte visited Dog Tag Buddies in Billings as the final stop of his 12 Days of Giving, where he donates portions of his salary to nonprofits.
“Dog Tag Buddies covers all the costs and the training to pair rescue dogs with veterans that need the companionship,” Gianforte said on Wednesday. “They’re making a difference in people’s lives and that’s why I was pleased to donate part of my salary to their efforts. I encourage other Montanans to learn more about it and maybe volunteer or consider supporting them themselves.”
It was the final stop on the holiday tradition the governor started in the wake of his election.
“It’s critical that we help our veterans be self-sufficient and prosper once they return from war. Many of them have invisible injuries, PTSD and other things,” Gianforte said. “Dog Tag Buddies has shown that through the companionship of a dog and really two years of effort to build …