Former Navy SEAL John Devine Gives Back To Other Vets Through Rescue22

Former Navy SEAL John Devine is giving back to other vets and saving animals through his org. … pairing rescue animals with disabled veterans, free of charge!

The Rescue22 founder joined “TMZ Live” to talk all about his org. … and the impact of turning rescue dogs into service animals for vets in need.

John tells us, his foundation prides itself on saving “two at a time,” changing the lives of dogs and veterans … by traveling to different shelters, training dogs and donating them to injured vets.

And, it’s kind of a big deal … many vets have PTSD, traumatic brain injuries or other medical conditions. Nearly 1,600 returned are now amputees. He says service dogs for vets can cost anywhere between $20K and $40K. So, his foundation not only saves lives but it saves them a ton of money.

We’re told training dogs can take anywhere from 6 months to 1 year, depending on the disability … but it’s super impactful. He notes 22 vets die by suicide per day, on average … hence where he got the name for the org.

As a former U.S. Navy SEAL, he wants to use the skills he learned to train dogs and help others. His hope is to become “Rescue0” … in other words, he wants to prevent the number of deaths amongst veterans and help transition back into civilian life.