ASHTABULA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A veteran who said he was scammed out of $800 after he anticipated to receive a service dog for his money was talented a dog totally free.
Retired Air Force Veteran Joe Jacobs told WOIO he paid the money to somebody online however was left empty-handed.
A day after WOIO reported on Jacobs’ loss, he was talented a German Shepherd puppy called Kaylee.
Jacobs’ days now include taking care of the puppy and offering her love and assistance.
“A little bit hectic compared to what we’re used to,” he said. “But we’re up for the challenge. We’re definitely up for the challenge.”
Jacobs and his other half had actually invested $800 on a service dog, however later on submitted a cops report with the Conneaut Police Department when the dog never ever came.
“Just that people can take advantage of you, it hurts,” Jacobs said. “It hurts a lot.”
Jacobs was later on put in touch with Landshark German Shepherds LLC.
The breeders offered Laylee to Jacobs and his other half totally free, in addition to 50 pounds of dog food.
“It kind of restored our faith in people, because there for a long time afterwards we were blindsided by this,” Jacobs said.
Unfortunately, the Jacobs have actually not seen a cent of the money they paid.
But the 2 are counting their true blessings for having Kaylee now. They likewise thanked WOIO for assisting to make it occur.
“If it wasn’t for you guys, this would have never come about,” Jacobs said. “Nobody would have had any inkling of what we were going through. So we’re grateful to you guys.”
Landshark German Shepherds LLC is likewise covering Kaylee’s complete dog training.
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