LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – A regional not-for-profit is assisting raise funds for veterans in requirement of service pets and raising awareness of the value of service animals and working pets in the military and police.
Soldiers with Paws, based in the Las Vegas Valley, was established by Patrick Sekino and motivated by his good friend, Mike Lee, a K9 handler in the U.S. Flying Force.
” It truly broke my heart hearing stories about veterans returning from service from active service and having these psychological injuries and these psychological injuries,” Sekino stated, keeping in mind that a service dog might cost $25,000 and up– on top of regular medical expenditures and food. Getting a service dog through federal help for veterans is typically a long haul with high need.
” Through the V.A.– it’s quite difficult,” stated Caleb Klein, who served in the U.S. Army at Fort Benning and was hurt in a Stryker mishap. He had the ability to get a service dog through a contribution from a regional and appropriately called his service dog Stryker.
” He’s truly assisted me sort of reintegrate into society as successfully as possible. I need to get up and he wishes to go out and fulfill individuals … If I didn’t have Stryker, I would not live today,” Klein stated.
Soldiers with Paws has actually been working to honor and support regional police and military handlers, and has actually been raising funds for veterans to help with service dog expenditures.
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