Halia is a 2 year old pit mix we adopted from San Diego Department of Animal Services Bonita Shelter. She is gentle and cuddly, but still energetic and focused enough to really enjoy working. She has a really great smile that lifts us all.
Halia’s adoption, care, housing, training and future placement with a veteran through our program was generously sponsored by Northrop Grumman.
Halia is over the moon to be officially graduated with her veteran handler, Angelito Bautista, U.S. Navy as of December 2020, and the feeling is mutual! Lito shares of his partnership with Halia, “We are so happy to officially welcome Halia home, making 2020 Christmas Eve extra special. This was made possible through the efforts and dedication of the Founders, Training / Support Staff, and Volunteers from Shelter to Soldier as well Northrop Grumman’s generosity (Halia’s Sponsor). 2020 has definitely been a unique and challenging year for all. Thankful for Shelter to Soldier’s foresight – making the necessary adjustments to ensure Staff, Veteran, and Service Dog in Training’s safety were at the forefront.
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.