16-05-2025
Louisiana veteran gifted service dog and $5,000 grant
SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS)—Thanks to the American Warrior Intuitive, a local veteran is getting a new lease on life: a service dog.
Retired master sergeant Eric Griffin was surprised with a $5,000 grant to help car for his his fully trained service animal.
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He says this new sense of protection is crucial for veterans living with ptsd and hypervigilance. Griffin believes this partnership is more than a gesture; it's a lifeline to gain a sense of normalcy.
'Very emotional and it means a lot and to see all these people giving their all for people I'm not good at receiving, but it's wonderful, and it's giving me a little fond love for this country,' said service dog recipient, Eric Griffin.
The American Warrior Intuitive has gifted over 40 dogs and millions in aid for veterans.
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