War Veteran And An Assistance Bitch Are Hired By A Store
There are many stories with this war veteran and his pet, who helped him in such horrible moments, in the middle of battle or during his recovery. Today, we’re going to talk about a man who was hired with his assistance dog to work in a store. Excellent news!
War veteran and his bitch get jobs
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The soldier had been rejected by many companies and businesses because he had a female dog as an assistance dog. However, after so much searching, they gave a job in a hardware store… both!
We know that getting work is complicated for many ex-combatants. This is due to the injuries received or the sequelae they present. But it’s even more difficult if the war veteran gets help from an assistance dog.
In some countries, it is customary to reject these people when they apply for a position. They consider pets to be a distraction, a nuisance, or an annoyance to customers. The good news is that more and more companies are choosing to hire someone with problems or disabilities. This is the case of Lowe’s hardware store, located in Texas, United States.
The establishment hired Clay Luthy, a war veteran, along with his assistance dog, named Charlotte, of the Golden Retriever breed. The story became famous after a client posted an image of both employees during their workday and wrote under the photograph: “This retired veteran struggled to get a job with his service dog. Lowe’s hired both.” Of course, the post has gone viral and is traveling the world.
Clay was part of his country’s Air Force for many years. But after suffering damage to his knee (which he rebuilt), he was unable to re-enlist. For this reason, he had to go out and look for a job. The problem was not so much her disability, but the fact that she had a 24-hour assistance dog.
Clay’s interview
During the interview for the opening at the hardware store, the veteran informed the store manager that Charlotte’s behavior was impeccable. He was a very sociable and easygoing dog who wouldn’t cause any problems because, for her, keeping up with Clay was a job.
The company decided that the furry should have something that identifies her inside the store. So they had a vest made with the hardware store logo, just like the one its owner wears. As the dog had an exemplary behavior during the first two months of work, Clay decided to bring another dog to help him. It is Lola, 6 months old, who will replace Charlotte, because she is already 10 years old and will soon be retiring.
Other War Veterans and Dog Stories
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The dog in this story is called Treo and is a black Labrador. He is related to a war veteran in a more than emotional way. Dave Heyhoe is a sergeant who since 1986 has served in the army in Cheshire, England. In 2005, he became a dog trainer specializing in detecting weapons and explosive devices.
Three years later, they were both sent to Afghanistan, and for 36 months they were not apart for a second. It’s obvious that they became best friends. When Dave retired from service, he took Treo home, considering him an extra member of the family (the man is married and has three children). In 2010, the animal received a medal for its prowess in favor of the British army and for preventing dozens of soldiers from dying, as the dog found several artifacts before they exploded in Helmand Province.
Shortly after they were both at home, the dog died (14 years old), and this was a very big blow for the veteran. So the man decided to pay homage to his pet’s life: he made a tattoo of the furry’s paw and underneath it an emotional poem: “He gave his life for me without expecting anything in return. He protected his father with his life without expecting to receive treats in return, amid bombs and weapons. Your nose and ears have always protected me. If I could define in words compassion and loyalty, those would be you.”
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