Kent Vietnam Veterans Present Service Dog to a Disabled Veteran

Retired Air Force MSgt Tim Hamilton and Chocolate Labrador Remington became partners at Mission BBQ in Dover on April 7. The dog was presented by Kent County Chapter 850, Vietnam Veterans of America’s CASH program, (Canines Assisting Service Heroes). The ceremony was witnessed by supporters and customers with a round of applause. Remi is the eighth fully trained service dog presented to Delaware disabled veterans since the program’s inception five years ago. The dogs assist male and female veterans who have been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).

The chapter works with Nelson Miller of Riedel K9, a local trainer who specializes in training service dogs. The average training time is 18 months and costs about $10,000 per dog. Since 2017 the chapter has trained and placed service dogs for training and presentations. Not all dogs have the temperament and traits to be successful as service dogs but that can’t usually be determined until months into training. For more information about the program contact Ray Harris at cmbmap@verizon.net or 302-632-8510.

Photo: L to R: AF MSgt (ret) Tim Hamilton; K9 Remington; Joe Startt, president of VVA Chapter 850; and chapter member Ray Harris.

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