America’s VetDogs, alongside American Integrity Insurance Group, a Southeast regional home insurance carrier, has announced they will co-raise a future service dog for a United States veteran or first responder with disabilities.
The American Integrity pup, named Leo, is a nine week old, male yellow Labrador Retriever. Leo will undergo basic training and socialization with the American Integrity staff for the next 14 to 18 months.
Leo will make frequent visits to the American Integrity office and community events, to expose him to various environments that will help mold him into a confident and calm future service dog.
Leo is the second dog raised by American Integrity through America’s VetDogs’ ‘Puppy with a Purpose’ program, a philanthropic initiative that partners with organizations; media outlets, sports teams or corporations to co-raise future assistance dogs.
Storm, the first service dog raised by American Integrity, completed her formal service dog training in February of this year and has been matched with a U.S. Navy veteran from North Carolina.
Angie Quinn, American Integrity Chief Human Resources Officer and Executive Vice President shared: “American Integrity is beyond thrilled to partner with America’s VetDogs to co-raise Leo.
“Our experience co-raising Storm was incredibly meaningful and a great source of pride to our team. We are so pleased about the impact she is having on the veteran she is serving and hope that Leo will make a similar difference in the life of a veteran or first responder with disabilities.”
John Miller, President and CEO of America’s VetDogs added: “We are honored to once again partner with American Integrity in our mission to provide service dogs to veterans, first responders and active-duty service members absolutely free of charge.
“American Integrity’s continued dedication to co-raising a second future service dog speaks volumes about their compassion and commitment to those who have served our nation and communities.”
America’s VetDogs and American Integrity has announced a partnership with the `Puppy with a Purpose’ program, raising a nine week old Labrador to become a future service dog.
