Charles Wiley & Rambo
Veteran: Charles Wiley
Service Dog: Rambo
I just wanted to take a minute to thank the staff at VA Dogs of Texas.
It’s been a year since I was gifted with this amazing dog, Brandon was his name at the time of adoption but changed to Rambo since then. He’s always learning, tremendously smart and loyal and is the best companion I could have. He goes everywhere with me. I’ve made a comfortable place in the back of my SUV and he loves to ride. He’s sweet and gentle, follows me everywhere, walks well on a leash, loves his yard and his dozens of toys, was housebroken from the very first day and has never had an accident indoors. He learns quickly, sleeps all night.
I’ve worked hard to socialize him because he can be scary at first glance. A solid black, 90-pound, long haired German Shepherd is a beautiful dog with a heart of gold, never met a stranger, loves to be handled, and seems to remember everyone he’s met, is good with children and other dogs.
I go to coffee most mornings with some old friends and when we near the coffee shop, he knows and gets excited, cries and can’t wait to see my friends. He gets a Starbucks Pup Cup every morning and loves the waiter who serves him. He lays under the table at every restaurant we go to and is perfectly behaved.
I recently visited a friend in a retirement community and everyone loved him and he loved all those older people. He was really good with them. He’s a hit wherever he goes.
So, thank you and the staffers who do the work you do. It’s the very best gift you could possibly offer a veteran. What you do changes lives. It really matters!