[ SHOWGSD-L ] Re: Christmas story (long)
- From: Fran Henry <fhenry1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: blackoaks01@xxxxxxx
- Date: Wed, 18 Dec 2013 21:40:55 -0700
Marcia, your story just makes my day! This is EXACTLY what GSD clubs should be
thrilled to do. Bravo to the St. Louis clubs, and godspeed to Jon and Patton.
You guys ROCK!!
Fran Henry
Home of Konigin's My Abilene, TC, CGC, THD
On Dec 18, 2013, at 9:26 PM, Marcia Hadley <blackoaks01@xxxxxxx> wrote:
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> On December 9th. I found an ad on the Pets section of St. Louis Craigslist.
> The poster was asking for some help. He is a Veteran who recently received
> a GSD puppy to train as a Service Dog to help him with his battle with
> PTSD. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.) All this guy asked for was help
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> a larger crate, since his pup was rapidly outgrowing his baby crate. Since it
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> to Christmas, I thought it would be great to ask some friends if they wanted
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> in "adopting" a Wounded Warrior, and his Service Dog pup for Christmas.
> Although some members of our local GSD Club were adamant that we not donate
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> "Club" funds,many members, and friends thought they wanted to get involved.
> It was discovered that one of our friends, Dannie knew this young man, and
> had assisted him in getting his GSD puppy, but had no idea that he was
> suffering from PTSD.
> With a few e-mails, and phone calls the ball was rolling to help get Jon, and
> Patton
> the supplies they needed. There was a Club Christmas party where donations
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> gathered by Dannie to be delivered to John this weekend, including crates,
> toys, and cash.
> After I was told Jon only fed Patton Purina Pro Plan, I e-mailed Purina, and
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> story. Today Dannie received several coupons for free bags of Pro Plan puppy
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> and a beautiful card from Annie at the Purina Event Center for Patton, and
> Jon.
> In this hectic season, it warms my heart to know that our dog "family" comes
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> to make the Holiday bright for one young man who defended our freedom, and
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> GSD Service Dog.
> Just wanted to share this story with the list since I am so proud of the
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> area GSD people who opened their hearts.
> Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to Everyone.
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> Warmest Regards,
> Marcia Hadley
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