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A service dog for Elena, an infantry veteran in Aberdeen
After twelve years of service, Elena is raising funds for a trained service dog and handler course.
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I served twelve years in the infantry and was discharged in 2025 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place.
I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $2,350.
I'm receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and am committed to my recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces.
I'd be grateful for any help and will share updates on how I'm doing.
I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden.
Where the $2,350 goes:
• Transport to appointments: $440
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,650
• Essential household items: $260
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Elena
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“Hang in there. Thought of Elena all day after reading this. - Austin”
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“Blessings. Hope you get the rest soon. - Antalya”
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Sending love, Elena. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Jakarta Barat.
So sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Greetings from Çankaya.
rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Jeddah donated after I showed her your page. God bless!
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best
Hope it all works out, Elena. Hope this works out for you.
Hope it all works out, Elena. Hope this works out for you. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Sending love. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Kyiv.
You're not alone. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 12 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Chennai.
Good luck. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Liverpool but we're thinking of you.
sending love, Elena. Shared it with a few friends.
Thanks for sharing this. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. All the best
Take care. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.