The Shelter to Soldier team welcomed Gail into our program through the generous Red Star Sponsorship of Elizabeth Mueller and our rescue partners at Labs & More.
From the moment US Army Veteran Rebecca started our program, she captured all of our hearts with her level-headed training approach, wit, eager attitude, and the way she genuinely cares for everyone around her.
The celebration of her graduation from our program with service dog Gail was full of love. Friends and supporters were there to honor this dynamic veteran/service dog team. Gail’s Red Star Sponsor, Elizabeth Mueller, who was with us at Gail’s adoption day, joined in the joy as we celebrated the teamwork her generosity made possible. Gail’s Labs & More foster pawrents, George and Suki, shared their first days of loving Gail with pride for how far she has come–living her purpose as a psychiatric service dog. Watching Gail graduate alongside Becca was a beautiful full-circle moment that none of us will forget.
The celebration ended perfectly with Becca and Gail riding off on their motorcycle, Gail safe in the sidecar wearing her doggles, ready for the adventures ahead. This team is pure magic and we can’t wait to see where life takes them next!
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.