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The Puppy Jake Foundation is a nonprofit organization that helps military veterans by training and assigning service dogs. Some of these service dogs are trained to help vets struggling with mental disabilities such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and others are trained to assist veterans who experience physical mobility issues. The Foundation obtains healthy Golden Retrievers, Labrador Retrievers, and German Shepherds (but no Standard Poodles!!) and recruits volunteers to raise and train those puppies according to a strict structured schedule. The Puppy Jake Foundation also works to raise awareness about ADA public accommodation for disabled individuals and their service dogs.
Palin posted the following supportive message on her Facebook account:
Todd and I had a great time visiting with friends — furry and otherwise — in Des Moines tonight supporting the Puppy Jake Foundation. Thanks to our hosts Becky Beach and the entire Puppy Jake team for allowing us to highlight the positive work they’re doing with these service dogs to support our brave soldiers returning home. It was great to visit with Sen. Mike Lee there tonight, too!I guess Palin is trying to convince her husband to volunteer to raise one or more of these service dogs.
Now, hopefully Todd’s been won over and will agree it’s time to add another set of paws to the family! Please “like” the Puppy Jake Foundation on Facebook and visit their website to find out how you can help our vets. (And put in a good word to Todd for me… he’s the one who’s always said, “The more, the merrier!”)
I really don't support Sarah Palin or her politics, but I strongly stand with her as she supports The Puppy Jake Foundation and its good works!