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A service dog for Paul, a medical corps veteran in Dresden

A medical corps veteran in Dresden needs help with a trained service dog and handler course after leaving service with post-traumatic stress.

🇩🇪 Dresden, Saxony, Germany2,775 views
Paul Walter
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Dresden
I served ten years in the medical corps 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 $5,400. 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 $5,400 goes: • Essential household items: $460 • Training provider fees: $2,950 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,990 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
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Updates from Paul

  1. Quick update: $1,650 raised so far (31%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Quick update: $1,333 raised so far (25%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Update from Dresden: I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. We're at 6% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Kobina Samuel Owusu

    Keep going, Paul. Shared this with my family. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings.

    • Vijay B. SethiQuestion

      can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Dresden.

      • Paul WalterOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

        Thank you. If you're in Dresden I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. I'll keep the page updated.

    • Divina C. ReyesPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon, Paul. Shared it with a few friends.

      • Patricia Bautista

        sending strength, Paul. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

        • David J. Cruz

          Praying for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings!

          $2,603.50 raised of $5,400

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