Page 2 - The Shores of Jupiter - June '22

Page 2, The Shores
Deadline for the July Issue American Humane

is June 14

Mail or email to: Encourages Public To Support
Bill Thompson, 18583 Lake Bend Drive
billthompsonsoj@gmail.com Country’s Veterans During National

The Shores of Jupiter Military Appreciation Month
website: May is National Military Appreciation Month, a time

www.theshoresofjupiter.org when Americans everywhere pay tribute to the dedicated
service members who take a sacred oath to protect and
serve our country. However, for many veterans, the return
home from war can be yet another daunting battle as they
nurse wounds that might not be visible on the surface.
Disclaimer Tragically, 184 veterans a day are diagnosed with post-
Copy appearing herewith may not be the viewpoint traumatic stress, and 20 take their own lives as a result.
of The Shores Board of Directors or its newsletter editor. South Florida nonprofit, American Humane aims to
Nor should responsibility be assigned for accuracy or help these heroes with its Pups4Patriots program, which
validity or articles contributed by residents or other finds dogs in need of forever homes and trains them to
articles chosen by the publisher or the editor. become service dogs for veterans across the country at
absolutely no cost to the veterans themselves.
Service dogs can transform the lives of these veterans Forever friends: Pups4Patriots graduates, Charles and his
Realtime Property Management and give them a renewed sense of purpose. Research shows service dog, Shiloh. Photo credit: American Humane
of South Florida LLC that specially trained service dogs can reduce stress and
anxiety levels in veterans while easing reintegration into training was getting the dog to connect with me, and,
Beth White, RPA, LCAM, President/CEO social settings and restoring confidence to those managing at the same time, it was me connecting with Shiloh and
bwhite@realtimepm.com • (561) 763-0086 traumatic brain injuries or post-traumatic stress. building that trust between each other.”
Since the program began, American Humane has
Service dogs are an invaluable asset to veterans who
140 Intracoastal Drive, Ste. 403 graduated 70 teams, including this year’s latest duo: have sustained trauma, but there are significant obstacles
Jupiter, FL 33477 Charles and Shiloh from Brevard County, Fla. to receiving one. Properly training a dog so they perform
Charles was deployed to Iraq and served in the Army their needed tasks and remain calm and focused in public
from 2005 to 2009. After ending his service, the Florida areas can be both expensive and time-consuming, with
native struggled to adapt back into civilian life with his costs which can skyrocket upwards of $30,000. And
The Shores Of Jupiter Homeowners family, whether it was successfully falling asleep at night even when cost isn’t an obstacle, wait times can still be
Association Inc. or joining his wife in attending a crowded event. prohibitively long.
Board Of Directors, Committee When he saw a Pups4Patriots program video on Through the Pups4Patriots program, American
YouTube while conducting general research into Humane provides no-cost service dogs to veterans in both
Board Of Directors: acquiring a service dog, he leapt into action and decided a timely and efficient manner. The Pups4Patriots program,
David Lindley, President ................................. 743-5522 that he was the latest patriot in need of a pup. and its training of teams like Charles and Shiloh, is made
Art Cummings, Vice President........................ 743-0047 “My wife likes to go more places than I’m comfortable possible through donor support.
Bill Thompson, Secretary ............................... 762-1832 going, so being able to do more stuff with her will be a “No matter what your limitations are, no matter what
Barry Parker, Treasurer ............................785-320-1745 great thing,” Charles said. “Most of the time I tell her to your physical or mental issues may be, a service dog
Emily O’Mahoney, Director ........................... 747-9048 find a friend and just go, because I’m not much for going will be the best thing for you,” Charles said. “It will help
Andrea Peralta, Director ................................. 748-3463 to places where there are crowds and lots of people.” break you out of that shell that you’ve put yourself in
Brian Martin, Director .................................... 448-6998 Once accepted into the program, Charles was paired over time.”
Architectural Control Committee: with a male Labrador retriever named Shiloh, and the two For more information about the Pups4Patriots program,
Andrea Paralta, Chair ...................................... 748-3463 worked with an American Humane trainer to complete visit americanhumane.org/initiative/pts-service-dogs-for-
Emily O’Mahoney, Vice Chair ........................ 747-9048 a “boot camp” that was a little furrier than the one he veterans and watch youtu.be/t1vTwfRcT2I.
Brian Martin ................................................... 448-6998 attended in the Army. About American Humane
Compliance Committee: “Throughout the week there’s even more of a American Humane is the country’s first national
Art Cummings, Chair ...................................... 743-0047 connection and you’re falling in love with the dog and humane organization, founded in 1877. For more
Lakes And Parks Committee: the dog is falling in love with me,” Charles said. “The information, please visit americanhumane.org.
David Lindley, Chair ....................................... 743-5522
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Emily O’Mahoney, Chair ................................ 747-9048
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