The Shelter to Soldier team adopted Jupiter from our friends at Thrive Animal Rescue under the generous red star sponsorship of Dempsey Construction!
When our team first met Jupiter, we immediately fell in love with his playful personality and boundless enthusiasm, especially when it came to treats. We knew right away he had the potential to bring joy and comfort to a veteran in need.
After several months of training and evaluation in our program, our team recognized that Jupiter’s temperament was better suited for life as an emotional support animal rather than a service dog. That’s where his true purpose began to shine!
From the moment Jupiter met his veteran, it was clear they were meant for each other. With his dad’s strong handling skills and Jupiter’s eagerness to please, the pair quickly bonded and successfully passed the AKC Canine Good Citizen test after just a few lessons at the Wings of Freedom Campus.
Since going home, Jupiter has been thriving in his new routine and enjoying plenty of sunny days with his new best friend by his side.
Other Success Stories
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Ben + Tank
San Diego, CA
Tank came into our program in June 2014 through the sponsorship of The Wintercreek Foundation. Ben applied to our program in the Spring of 2015, and was perhaps one of our most driven applicants.
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James + Calver
San Diego, CA
Calver is a 3 year-old, male standard schnauzer. His dad, James, applied to Shelter to Soldier™ and was approved to be a recipient due to his diagnosis of TBI (traumatic brain injury) and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder)
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Vic + Kira
San Diego, CA
Kira is a loving 4 year old female labrador/pit mix. She was rescued just in time to allow her the opportunity to live a happy, loving and purposeful life.