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Paul served ten years; now needs help to get home
Paul served ten years in the army; $5,050 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.
🇩🇪 Munich, Bavaria, Germany6,098 views
I served ten years in the army and was discharged in 2025 with a service-related knee injury. 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 $5,050.
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 $5,050 goes:
• Training provider fees: $2,450
• Transport to appointments: $360
• Housing deposit and first month: $2,240
Every share and every dollar helps.
Updates from Paul
Small update. $2,126 so far, we've started the first stage.
Small update. $978 so far, I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.
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Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Munich.
Thank you. If you're in Munich I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't give up.
you're not alone, Paul. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 34 people at work. Love from Santos
Sending love, Paul. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Thinking of Munich.
Hang in there, Paul. Shared it with a few friends.