October 2021

Another Veteran whose life has changed thanks to Corsos for Heroes. As soon as Angel and Yoda met there was an immediate connection. Yoda has been a blessing in his life and will continue to help our Hero navigate through the difficult times.

Puppy – Siix     Andrew Brew was a veteran of the US Army serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom from 2009-2010. While in Iraq he operated a Burn Pit on his assigned combat outpost and was exposed to numerous toxins. He left the military in 2014 to welcome his first child, Gaige. Andrew was diagnosed with PTSD, Constrictive Bronchiolitis due to toxic exposure from the Burn Pits, and many other illness due to the toxic exposure. Andrew is passionate about advocating  for veterans with special interest in Toxic Exposure veterans like himself. Andrew has done several interviews as well as table talks on these topics and more to share his story and advocate for others.  When he is not doing that he enjoys spending time with his wife Courtney, 2 daughters and son, playing card games, and relaxing at the beach. He and his wife Courtney continue to advocate for all veterans and their families in the hope that they wont have to go through what they did and guide them through these issues. Andrew will be receiving his new best friend and Service Dog Siix at Corsos for Heroes Telethon on Nov 7 2021 and couldn’t be more excited. Their first meeting showed an immediate connection as seen in these pictures. Thanks to Corsos for Heroes another life will be changed forever.

Puppy – Jarood This puppy has been such a blessing to not only me but my family. In such a short time we have bonded and he definitely knows I am his handler. Jarood has so behaved around me and other people. Whenever I leave my house he will sit by the front window and wait for me to come home. He also has pushed me to walk again even with chronic foot pain, before I had no desire to do so but now I push through it and take Jarood on walks and it helps me every day. I am so grateful to have met Harry and to Corsos for Heroes. It has changed my life already and I am looking forward to many more years with my forever friend and service dog Jarood!

Trent Murphy Us Army Sergeant 7 yrs Puppy- Rogue Our Heroe with his new Service dog was recently highlighted on Telemundo News here in Florida. Another life changed forever! Welcome to the Corsos for Heroes family, we are excited to watch your relationship grow. Another life changed forever!

My name is Shawn Michaud. I received a Cane Corso named Sarafina from Corsos for Heroes in June of 2000. Since that time, Sarafina and I have completed Service Dog training at K9’s on the Front Line. I served in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper and I suffered a TBI in training and developed PTSD and numerous spinal and neurological injuries as a result. “Fina” helps me with mobility, sleep, hypervigilance, and is the greatest gift.

Rafael Ortiz Puppy – Bella US Army 20 Yrs Corsos for Heroes has changed his life since the day he met Bella. The relationship between a Veteran and his Service Dog is one that bonds immediately and continues to grow. As a part of the Corsos for Heroes Family it is our honor to watch Bella and Rafael grow together and help each other navigate through everyday life!

Nathaniel Heathprice US Army 8 yrs Puppy – Tank Nate was so excited to get his Service dog from the first day they met they bonded. Nate has difficulty speaking due to his injuries but he made sure we knew by a simple thumbs up. Nate came every week to see Tank it was an amazing transformation to watch. The day he was presented with his forever friend to take home was a great day for Nate and they are doing amazing since!  

Mike Vetra US Army Sgt 26 years Puppy – Bear I want to thank Harry and Corsos for Heroes for donating one of their amazing puppies to me. The entire process was professional and user friendly. I sent them an email asking about a support dog and they replied immediately! I was shocked at how fast they responded and impressed. They reached out to me with a phone call and we talk for an hour about the program and how it could help me. We scheduled a time where I could come visit them and meet the dogs. Right away they were more than welcoming. Once I was introduced to Bear I fell in love with him. He was such a big Puppy yet so well behaved and mild mannered for a puppy that was only 5 months old. Harry explained everything about the program why they breed their dogs and what they breed them for. Their program is amazing, they strive to help as many veterans and 1st responders with dogs that can help them live their lives in peace again. The only goal is to help others live a happy life. I have had Bear a little over a month now and it has been great. We have begun pur training program and he is doing amazing with it. I am shocked how well behaved he is and that is because Harry did such a great job raising and socializing these dogs. I can never repay him for his contribution to me and my family and only hope that they can reach as many veterans and 1st responders in need as they have done for me. My life has truly been forever changed thanks to Corso’s for Heroes.