My Nonprofit Reviews

Being medically separated from the military, I am riddled with issues. I had bi lateral adrenal failure/cancer. This needless to say has caused my blood sugar and blood pressures to become uncontrolled, volatile/lethal.

As you can imagine, my life became that of a non stop pharmacy. Evry pain, headache etc became "is this it, I'm about to die."

Suicide became an option, but to the point that I welcomed death. Social anxiety and PTSD then ensued. Working wasnt viable, leaving the somewhat comforts of my home became a battle with my family.

Finally, at work, having a conversation with a co worker about my most recent episode of PTSD, we discussed a dog (option given many times by my DR, but my wife has allergies, etc) and this was overhead by a co worker who happened to be a chair person for PNC Bank and thier fund raising event Mutt Strut, they immediately TOLD ME I was getting a dog. They didnt ask. They informed me of other employees at PNC who have recieved dogs and the benefits to thier lives.

I must admit that I was skeptical, nervous and excited. Through the vetting process, as not everyone is eligible for a dog, I felt at ease that the right decision was being made. The staff, the volunteers the facilities are ultra reflective of their passions for ME and my new battle buddy Nick.

I will tell you that the bonding process is not only with your dog, but it will also be with everyone involved. Leaving g the farm and its inhabitants was super hard.

Finally, one week after returning, I had a MD appt. My blood pressure was HALF...sugar was way better. My coworkers whonhadmt seen or talked to me for months were amazed at the change on me. My nurse who has known me for 8 years said I was way different, my head wasnt on a swivel,I talked slower, I wasnt high strung... I OWE IT ALL TO GUARDIAN ANGELS.....thisbisna life I never thought could happen...yet here I am.