It was a NY non-profit that stepped in to cover medical bills for life.

That isn’t always easy for dogs like Don, says Niki Dawson, director of logistics for New York-based nonprofit Paws for War, which offers resources to military members and their pets by rescuing and training dogs and providing companion animals to veterans and first responders.

Every military dog handler “retires” at least one animal during their career, Aranda says.

He knew pretty early on that Donnie was going to be the one he’d bring home for good. He also knew, when the time came, he would need help covering medical bills and the costs of ongoing care. He was referred to Paws for War and when he called, “they picked up on the first ring,” he says.

The organization stepped in to cover the any veterinary bills for Don for rest of his life through its Mission Well Done program.

Good thing Paws for War stepped up.

I'm so happy that Donnie gets to live out the rest of his life with someone who loves him so much.