Eric and Kitty: A Service Dog for This Veteran Joins the Ride

Eric showed up to class with a truck, a trailer, and a motorcycle. He is going home with something new strapped in beside him. His Service Dog, Kitty.

From the very first night, Eric was ready. He and Kitty spent the evening watching dog-themed movies and playing fetch with her new toys, the kind of easy start that tells you a lot about how a partnership is going to go. Eric came prepared to show up for Kitty, and Kitty, for her part, showed up right back.

Kitty's happy personality is a strong match for Eric, and her impact has already been noticed. There is something about the right dog meeting the right handler. It changes the room. It changes the day. It changes the way a Veteran moves through the world, and those changes start showing up fast.

Now Kitty is heading home to a life that is already in motion. Eric plans to have her by his side on his adventures driving rural roads, working on his motorcycle, and even at work. As a service dog for this Veteran, Kitty is not just a companion. She is becoming part of every chapter of Eric's day, from the garage to the open highway.

Every Service Dog we place is the result of years of training, love, and investment from a team of people committed to getting it right. Kitty is no exception, and her bond with Eric is already proof that the work paid off.

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Eric and Kitty, congratulations. The road ahead is yours to share.

There are more Veterans waiting for a partner like Kitty. The cost to fully train and place each Service Dog is over $50,000, and every placement is made possible by people who believe Veterans deserve this kind of support.

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