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A service dog for Ludwig, a navy veteran in Dortmund
Ludwig served six years in the navy; $3,250 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.
🇩🇪 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany5,002 views
Anna served six years in the navy and was discharged in 2024 with a traumatic brain injury. She has been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile is sleeping at a brother's place.
The plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote comes to $3,250.
Anna is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces.
I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden.
Where the $3,250 goes:
• Training provider fees: $1,250
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,100
• Transport to appointments: $520
• Essential household items: $380
Thanks for being kind about this.
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thinking of you and your family, Ludwig. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless
Good luck, Ludwig. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. All the best.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Anna.
Sure. The biggest one is training provider fees, $1,250. The rest is in the list at the bottom of the post and I'll upload receipts as I pay each one. Good question.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Dortmund
Your post was clear and honest. Love from Wudil!
Hang in there, Ludwig. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
sending strength, Ludwig. Hope this works out for you. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too