Part of each sale through the iHeartDogs store is donated to Greater Good, which helps support various charities. Thanks to customers like you, happy endings, like the one below, are made possible.
United States Army Veteran Shawn has patiently waited for 10 months to meet his service
dog. Tired of being secluded and unable to enjoy time with his family because of his
service-connected health issues, Shawn is ready for change and to begin to live his life
again. Now, partnered with Service Dog Forest, Shawn sees the possibilities for a brighter
future with his service dog by his side.
Shawn has already had lunch and dinner at restaurants and spent over an hour in a local
store, both activities not possible prior to his service dog by his side. Shawn looks forward
to participating in sports with his young son and even coaching his son’s little league team
shortly; all because of the gift of Service Dog Forest in his life. After 13 years of seclusion,
Shawn and his wife look forward to the days, months, weeks and years ahead.
“You gave me my life back to start living again. I went from being on pause to having paws
by my side, and I cannot wait to see what the next months and years will bring.” – Shawn,
United States Army veteran
Story from GreaterGood.org partner Canines for Service Inc.
Photo credit – Canines for Veterans
