WillBrink
01-29-14, 11:06
A great idea. I have a greyhound, and they are special dogs who often need homes after their career as a pro athlete is over. Perhaps something to pass around to vets you know who could benefit from this program or donate to: http://servicedogs4servicemen.com
I donated some $$$.
Hero Project pairs greyhounds with wounded warriors
"We're getting a second chance by giving the greyhounds a second chance," Bergeron said. "You gain a little bit of hope with the program, that your life is not always going to be locked away avoiding people."
It's the first program I know of dealing exclusively with retired racing greyhounds," Bergeron said. "Most of the programs nationwide have a really long waiting list, and some vets are waiting a year or two just to get a dog. We try to get the word out to other veterans that there's a program right here in your backyard."
and
"So far, De La Rosa has trained 10 greyhounds for what he calls the Hero Project. The dogs are trained at Petropolis Park in Hollywood at no cost to the veteran.
De La Rosa meets with the veterans first, then trains the greyhounds — former race dogs at the Palm Beach Kennel Club — to meet their particular needs, from mobility issues to PTSD."
Cont:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-greyhound-trainer-military-20140125,0,329018.story?page=2&track=rss
I donated some $$$.
Hero Project pairs greyhounds with wounded warriors
"We're getting a second chance by giving the greyhounds a second chance," Bergeron said. "You gain a little bit of hope with the program, that your life is not always going to be locked away avoiding people."
It's the first program I know of dealing exclusively with retired racing greyhounds," Bergeron said. "Most of the programs nationwide have a really long waiting list, and some vets are waiting a year or two just to get a dog. We try to get the word out to other veterans that there's a program right here in your backyard."
and
"So far, De La Rosa has trained 10 greyhounds for what he calls the Hero Project. The dogs are trained at Petropolis Park in Hollywood at no cost to the veteran.
De La Rosa meets with the veterans first, then trains the greyhounds — former race dogs at the Palm Beach Kennel Club — to meet their particular needs, from mobility issues to PTSD."
Cont:
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/broward/fl-greyhound-trainer-military-20140125,0,329018.story?page=2&track=rss