Local construction businesses chipped in to help an organization focusing on serving veterans.

Paws and Stripes helps train and place service dogs with veterans suffering from PTSD and traumatic brain injuries.

However, their headquarters near San Mateo and Lomas is dealing with multiple issues, including flooding, leaking and nuisance plants.

Saturday, Wagner Equipment, HEI, Duke City Redi-Mix, Franks Supply and the Associated Contractors of New Mexico came in to help with repairs.

“Them being here today truly just shows our veterans and our service men and women that come through the program that the community is backing them,” said Richard Grainger, Director of Development for Paws and Stripes.

Paws and Stripes says it is extremely grateful for community businesses stepping up to help.