Matches From Around The Nation

This is our first match with a veteran, his wife and their 3 kids! Their new dog Ginny, seamlessly fit into their household with their 3 young children.

Bob served as a Marine, Private First Class for 11 years. He was sent to Vietnam in 1958 and returned to the States in in 1969. Bob served both in Vietnam and Cambodia.

Irene wanted a dog but since she lives in a nursing home a live dog was out of the question. Pets for Vets SW IN provided her with a robotic dog.

Richard planned a career in the Air Force until he was injured and had to retire after 23 years. Being a very active man, Richard wanted a dog that could share in his activities.

My dog Stuie, had to be rehomed due to aggression towards first responders that were trying to help me. I went into depression and didn’t think anything could make me happy again. Then Pets for Vets gave me Molly, a pug/chihuahua mix, and I’m not looking back.

Bobby is a 20+ year Marine Gunny. He has seen multiple combat deployments, has been involved in multiple IED blasts, and has a Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. As he nears the end of his military career he is dealing with the effects of combat.

Mel is an Air Force Veteran and due to regulations in his living environment, Mel can’t have a live pet. He missed the Black and White cat he had at home so Pets for Vets gave him the next best thing—a Joy for All Companion Pet.

Pets for Vets Northern Delaware placed Louie with Alfred, a Cargo Specialist in the Air Force from 1981 until 1986. Louie, a black Labrador mix, loves to take his time on walks, checking out the sights, sounds and smells, and has quickly become Alfred’s “best friend!”

Robert served in the Vietnam War as an Army Medic. He says that although a lot of the veterans who came home struggled to find something good about being in Vietnam; as a Medic, he knows he saved lives.