Justin + Bean

We are excited to announce Bean has officially been matched with US Army Veteran, Justin!

Justin first learned about our mission on Veterans Day aboard the USS Midway, and it was not long before his journey with us began. He served a total of 10 years from 2005 to 2015 between Active Duty and the California National Guard, including a combat deployment to Afghanistan in 2012, where his primary duties included providing security during KLE meetings and serving on QRF.

During his first matching session, Justin met Bodie, Charlie, and Bean. Each dog brought something special to the meeting. Bodie had lots of energy but listened well, Charlie was very calm and steady, and Bean was a perfect angel. In a moment that felt especially meaningful, Bean did something completely out of character for her. Instead of entering the yard with her usual full-blown zoomies, she walked in calmly and approached Justin with grace, quietly requesting pets. From that moment on, it was clear there was a strong connection.

Justin shared that he has a large backyard and believes Bean will encourage him to go on more walks, spend more time outside, and stay active beyond his regular gym routine.

At the second matching session, that bond continued to grow. Justin played two-ball with Bean, learned how to properly give the “out” command, and practiced heeling with her before heading out on a walk together. Even when given the option to see Bodie and Charlie, Justin remained confident that Bean was the dog for him. Justin is incredibly excited and ready to dive headfirst into the program. We could not be more confident in this team. Thank you to SD Botox for supporting Bean and helping make this life-changing match for Justin possible!