Warrior Companion has committed to connecting disabled veterans with pet insurance for service animals to facilitate their daily routines.
"As a combat medic, we take an oath to take care of our brothers and sisters in wartime and peacetime. Warrior Companion is my way to help other brothers, sisters and heroes deal with their daily routines with the help of service animals,” Jack Bodolosky said.
Founded by retired combat medic Jack Bodolosky, the nonprofit is the only service of its kind in the area to help fund expenses deriving from service animal maintenance, which averages from $1,400 to $4,300 per year, not accounting for unexpected expenses such as hefty veterinary bills, according to a related press release.
More than 26% of veterans have a service-related disability, which can help cope with various physical disabilities, as well as PTSD, anxiety and depression. Many rely on service dogs to navigate daily life. The cost of owning a service dog can be out of the realm of possibility on fixed incomes, but the veterans association does not cover the cost of pet insurance to ensure that veterans have the means to support the animals who support them in improving their quality of life.