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A service dog for Harold, an air force veteran in San Diego
Harold served eight years in the air force; $5,000 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.
🇺🇸 California, United States579 views
I served eight years in the air force and was discharged in 2025 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting nine 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 $5,000.
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.
Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly.
Where the $5,000 goes:
• Training provider fees: $3,100
• Housing deposit and first month: $970
• Transport to appointments: $570
• Essential household items: $360
Thank you so much.
- Harold
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Praying for you. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Mthatha.
thinking of you and your family. This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Take care
Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Mombasa.
Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of San Diego.
Good luck, Harold. Shared this with my family. Love from Jakarta.