An injured veteran denied his service dog.
An injured veteran denied his service dog.
Pfc. Adrian Garcia, (19 yrs. old) an Army veteran who lost his legs in combat back in March when a rocket propelled grenade hit his Humvee. Garcia is now staying at the Fisher House, a place for injured veterans to recover. However, he is being denied his new fully trained service dog "Moukie"!
Army officials will not let him keep his service dog by his side while he recovers! It is a critical time for Moukie and Garcia as they are still bonding, and for a service dog and their handler this is very important.
"I can understand how they don't allow pets, but she is a service dog and she is trained," Garcia said. Garcia is asking the U.S. Army to make an exception and allow him to keep his service dog by his side.
"In crowds, she will help me with balance and with overall demeanor," said Garcia. "She is always there to love me."
If Garcia can't have Moukie with him, he may have to suffer and leave the Fisher House.
He has said he doesn't want to have to leave the Fisher House because it's beneficial to him and his family. We should not tolerate our injured veterans being refused any help, including a service dog.
Service dogs are a critical part of the recovery process and a life change to help someone like Garcia with their day to day living.. Please sign this petition! Garcia should not be denied his service dog while recovering in the Fisher House.

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