Jacaranda Service Dogs Project
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Thank You To Everyone Who Donated To Sponsor Our 8th Service Dog - Marley.
I Tell Stories (Click to read WHY.)
I Tell Stories (Click to read WHY.)
I’m Dave Harrold - and I am a storyteller. I like to tell stories about service, redemption, and the quiet power of purpose.
My stories are inspired by the mission of Patriot Service Dogs and the remarkable bond that is formed between incarcerated women and military veterans through service dogs.
The stories begin when a new puppy enters prison to begin its two-year journey to become a confident, fully trained, accredited service dog trained by female inmates who are dedicated to teaching not just the sit, stay, and heel commands, but also to help heal.
The ladies of the WOOF (Women Offering Obiendience and Friendship) dorm train with discipline and heart so these dogs can one day improve the lives of veterans who are living with physical and emotional wounds.
These ladies' commitment to the dog's success is a quiet kind of heroism, and becoming involved with the Patriot Service Dogs organization changed the way I see the world.
I’ve been deeply moved by the women who train the dogs and the veterans who receive them. Their stories of service, resilience, and renewal shape everything I write, say, and do. Whether I’m writing a children’s story about a brave service dog or introducing the science of achieving happiness for the inmates, my goal is always the same - to honor the human spirit and the quiet acts of kindness that keep each of us going.
For Me, This Is Neither Political Or Religious.
For Me, This Is Neither Political Or Religious.
It’s Spiritual.
At the center of all of my efforts is one theme: Service.
Service to others.
Service to purpose.
Service that transforms both the giver and the receiver.
Through storytelling, I try to make space for healing and connection between veterans and their dogs, between inmates and second chances, and to share that there is always something greater than ourselves. Because I believe that service, offered with love, is one of the most powerful forces we can ever experience.
Brig. Gnl. Scott Wiggins (retired) is the receipient of BEAR - one of the Patriot Service Dogs sponsored by Jacaranda Island residents.
In this video, Scott openly explains how he came to realize he was suffering from PTSD and how BEAR has made his life so much better.
The coloring book is in PDF format. Click HERE to download a free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Jacaranda Island is a self-named neighborhood in the Village of Pennecamp. If you have an interest in becoming involved with Patriot Service Dogs but don't live in our neighborhood, worry not. We are quite friendly and invite you to become an "Honorary Jacaranda Islander." (Read more)
Why Jacarada Island?
Well our neighborhood is surrounded by holes #3, 4, 5, 6, & 7 of the Jacaranda Golf Course (part of Cane Garden Country Club) so it seemed logical to consider ourselves to be living on this make-believe island.
Care to visit our neighborhood? Great, simply put Markridge Loop into your GPS app and it will take you right into the heart of .... you guessed it .... Jacaranda Island.
Contact me if you like: Dave Harrold ddharrold@gmail.com
Other Organizations In/Near The Villages That Support Patriot Service Dogs: (Read more)
Sam's Stories
Sam's Stories
A growing collection of short "Sam the Service Dog" children's stories. These are free, so please share Sam's stories.
Local Reporter Visits WOOF Dorm
Local Reporter Visits WOOF Dorm
PSD Wins 2022 Range Rover Defender Award
PSD Wins 2022 Range Rover Defender Award
Watch other videos about Service Dogs Saving Lives
https://youtu.be/UrkZQpWcoKE?si=PoKmsDJL9aZZXl7D https://servicedogssavinglives.org/
2023 Patriot Service Dogs Graduation
2023 Patriot Service Dogs Graduation
Two "Slides" that explain the continued support from Jacaranda Island neighborhood for Patriot Service Dogs.
Donations ALWAYS welcome: Make checks payable to "Patriot Service Dogs" and drop them off at: Dave & Elaine Harrold's 2005 Markridge Loop OR click HERE to pay electronically using "Venmo."
Watch as a veteran shares how receiving his Patriot Service Dog changed his life.
Watch as a veteran shares how receiving his Patriot Service Dog changed his life.
Watch a TV interview with Julie Sanderson, president and co-founder of Patriot Service Dogs (PSD), as she explains how PSD matches dogs with veterans who need them, like Yacov Margolese and his service dog Tucker.
View the official Patriot Service Dogs newsletter - AND signup to receive your own copy delivered straight to YOUR InBox.
In their own words....
A few snapshots of our neighborhoods Patriot Service Dogs - Jack, Maverick, Cutter, Rosie & Bear + a few friends.
Looking for a different way to send someone a Birthday, Anniversary, Thank You, Just Thinking of You or ??? card.
Click this button to visit the Patriot Service Dogs website where you can learn a whole lot more about this amazing organization.
Still have questions about any of this? Contact Dave Harrold @ ddharrold@gmail.com
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