Laurie + Trooper

We adopted Trooper from our friends at Labs & More under the generous Red Star Sponsorship of Logomark in February 2023. Trooper, then an older puppy, was a very affectionate pup with a soft and calm demeanor. He enjoyed the training program and loved all of the “good boy’s” he received from his trainers every day. Trooper is among the fastest dogs ever to graduate our program, going home with his veteran handler only 9 months after being adopted!

Laurie is a US Army veteran who served as a military police officer in Germany. During her time, she developed bouts of anxiety and hypervigilance which transferred into her life post-service. When joining our program, Laurie wanted a dog that matched her very active lifestyle, but that had the calming presence she was searching for. She and Trooper instantly connected and strengthened their bond through their weekly handler training lessons.

“She (Shelby) advocated for me so much and I don’t know where I’d be without him (Trooper). I had so many issues and things that people don’t see. People don’t see what we go through and the things that go on in our heads. This program was really special to me and it was totally worth it. I would’ve done it 5 days a week to get Trooper home sooner.”

Laurie & Trooper celebrated their graduation and culmination of their journey together on December 15th, 2023 alongside Laurie’s family and the Logomark team.