HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — They say a dog is man's best friend, but four-legged Titan is more than a friend, or even a good boy; he's a lifeline for Army veteran Master Sgt. Mike Knotts.

"He said, 'This is not a pet,' he said, 'It'll be your right-hand man,'" Knotts explained.

Knotts honorably retired from the Army in 2024 as a highly decorated Master Sergeant after serving for 22 years. Some of his accolades include the Bronze Heart, Meritorious Service Medal and Army Commendation Medal (8 Oak Leaf Clusters), among several others.

But his sacrifice and achievement brought significant physical, mental and emotional pain with it. Knotts was diagnosed with PTSD shortly after retiring, and was considering a hip replacement when his phone rang. That conversation quickly put him in contact wi

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