Daily News | He served our country, his dog served him. When hard times hit, PAWS helped them both
On Santos Lopez’s chest is Kandi’s favorite place to lay. With their hearts beating together, the Marine Vietnam veteran and his service dog find comfort in each other and the incredible bond they share.
As heartbreaking as it was to say goodbye to his good girl in April, Lopez took comfort in knowing she would spend their time apart in a loving home. Two-and-half years ago, Lopez’s VA psychiatrist recommended he get a service dog to help with his PTSD and depression.Delaware County adoption center, a little dog stopped barking, sat down, and looked up at him. She was red-hued and brindle in color, with big floppy ears that were trying to stand up, but instead, stood out like airplane wings.
Then, the unthinkable happened. Within a two-year period, Lopez lost his sister and one of his youngest twin sons, who was 28. The loss crushed Lopez, and Kandi too.Lopez’s doctor urged him to seek in-patient care. He spent a week-and-a-half at the VA hospital, then 60 days at the VA’s Snyder House, a transitional home for veterans.
Kandi was Mellor’s first foster. She’s always wanted a dog of her own, but as a pediatric resident at CHOP, her schedule makes it difficult. PAWS provided Mellor with everything she needed to care for Kandi, from a crate, to blankets and toys.
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