In the event that we are able to raise more money than the total cost of Henrietta's medical bills, Corey and I have decided to donate the rest to Tender Loving Canines' Wounded Warrior Program, a great charity that provides service dogs to our wounded military veterans. I love this program because I know what it's like to suffer from anxiety to the point of having to adjust your life and the way you live, and I know the healing power that having a dog brings. I can't even begin to imagine what our fighting men and women go through on a daily basis, but I believe that a working dog trained not only to do helpful tasks, like turning on a light switch, but to also alleviate anxiety, would bring about an immense amount of comfort and healing for them.
From the Wounded Warrior website (click here):
"Challenged by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or mobility issues, the dog can be a calming influence, redirecting and helping to mitigate the anger and impatience many veterans experience as they navigate life in a world they thought they knew.
For a veteran who perceives many things as a potential threat, the dog generates a significant amount of safety, both physically and emotionally. A sell-out baseball game, a concert, a family reunion, can now not only be tolerated again, but enjoyed."
I hope that everyone who donates to us will approve of our decision to pass on any extra money to this wonderful charity.
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