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Graham Bloem with Forest, a service dog trainee rescued from an El Centro shelter, where he was set to be put down. (Jan Goldsmith)
Graham Bloem with Forest, a service dog trainee rescued from an El Centro shelter, where he was set to be put down. (Jan Goldsmith)
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They came from different worlds but had much in common. Adam was a Marine veteran diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. He lost his purpose after discharge, found it tough leaving his home and attempted suicide. Bash, a shepherd mix, was 18 months old and losing hope while confined in a shelter with a high rate of euthanasia. A dog rescue organization brought Bash to Shelter to Soldier in Oceanside thinking he might be accepted for service dog training based upon their criteria. He was. Meanwhile, with much encouragement, Adam applied for a service dog at Shelter to Soldier. In 2019, […]

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