IraqVeteran Receives Service Dog

Bluffton American Legion Auxiliary Unit 205 was fortunate to be able to obtain a certified service dog for an Iraq veteran living in Beaufort, SC.

Through the services of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Unit 205 was able to locate a veteran that had served in the military as a Navy Medic in Iraq and was searching for a service dog. He had previously applied to many other agencies with no success.

The Bluffton Auxiliary was able to reach out successfully to Full Armor K-9 in Inman, SC, and connect the veteran with a trainer who was then able to establish a pairing between Charlie, the service dog, and the veteran. A handler course was afforded to the veteran developing a relationship that brought Charlie and the veteran together as a team. The two now work and communicate effectively and efficiently.

Charlie now has a special seat in the veteran’s mini van and goes to work, restaurants and is always by the veteran’s side, providing comfort and support.

This program in Inman, SC that pairs veterans with service animals and those leading it are the reason many veterans are here today. It helps veterans find a reason for living a productive life after serving in the military in addition to sparking a passion as to what is worth fighting for in their own lives.

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