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?t=5MWD Bravo 069, Don, or Donnie as his former handler Carlos Aranda calls him, appears happy to be with Aranda during a reunion organized by Paws of War at the Hampton Inn in Selma on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Donnie will live out his life in retirement with Aranda.
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https://ca.news.yahoo.com/injured-military-dog-retires-california-201922098.html?guccounter=1
SunSeeker
(53,152 posts)EleanorR
(2,427 posts)It was a NY non-profit that stepped in to cover medical bills for life.
That isnt always easy for dogs like Don, says Niki Dawson, director of logistics for New York-based nonprofit Paws for War, which offers resources to military members and their pets by rescuing and training dogs and providing companion animals to veterans and first responders.
Every military dog handler retires at least one animal during their career, Aranda says.
He knew pretty early on that Donnie was going to be the one hed bring home for good. He also knew, when the time came, he would need help covering medical bills and the costs of ongoing care. He was referred to Paws for War and when he called, they picked up on the first ring, he says.
The organization stepped in to cover the any veterinary bills for Don for rest of his life through its Mission Well Done program.
SunSeeker
(53,152 posts)Good thing Paws for War stepped up.
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(833 posts)karin_sj
(1,030 posts)I'm so happy that Donnie gets to live out the rest of his life with someone who loves him so much.