WAR DOGS CASE STUDIES

  Our new Emergency Care Program was rolled out to provide financial support with diagnostics and treatment for retired MWDs across the country. It is the sister to our Specialized Care Program, which is provided in partnership with Red Bank Veterinary Hospital in Tinton Falls, NJ, but rather than having to travel, owners can access the care their retired MWD needs, in their hometown.

Each case is considered individually, depending on circumstances, but it is our hope that with continued generosity from our supporters, we can expand this program to help more dogs in the coming years.

One recent recipient of our help through this program is Ggarbo, who retired from military service in December 2021, with his handler of three years, Blake. Ggarbo performed a number of domestic security duties, including supporting the US Secret Service with the protection of the POTUS.

Ggarbo was recently diagnosed with a tumor in his mouth, which had spread and required surgery to remove parts of his jaw bone, to stop it returning. Blake reached out to US War Dogs for help and we were more than happy to support them through our Emergency Care Program, which exists to provide financial support to dogs who desperately need specialist veterinary intervention. 



Ggarbo is back at home and recovering well from his operation, which was hailed a success by his surgeon. Blake says he’ll soon be able to chew his beloved Kongs again.