He served our country, his dog served him. And when hard times hit, the Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society helped them both. 'If I had a million dollars I’d donate it to them for all the care they did for Kandi...that’s how much Kandi means to me.'
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. Red-hued and brindled, she had big floppy ears that were trying to stand up, but instead, stood out like airplane wings.
The two soon became inseparable; wherever Lopez went, Kandi went too — to the park, the store, and his VA appointments. Lopez went into the hospital on April 17, and throughout his stay, he received regular text and photo updates on Kandi, who split her time between two foster homes. She was first placed with Xochitl Mellor, 31, of West Philly, and her husband.
“It was like ‘Oh, we can’t foster fail with this dog, she’s going home to someone else,” Mellor said. “I was already in love with Kandi, but he had her for two years, and it felt good to know we’re helping with their bond.”
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