Join Blue Ridge Humane Society on March 24 as they host Adam LeGrand of K9s for Warriors to celebrate the impact that Molly, a dog adopted from Henderson County Animal Services, has in his life as a service animal.
Adam will share his story at the Cause for Paws Luncheon benefiting Blue Ridge Humane Society on Tuesday, March 24, at 12 pm at the Champion Hills Clubhouse.
Adam chose to enlist as a medic in the United States Air Force and was deployed for over 10 years in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), and Operation Noble Eagle (homeland security) before being medically retired for physical injuries, PTSD, and traumatic brain injury-related problems.
Suffering from his injuries, Adam applied to the K9s For Warriors program, a veterans service organization that provides service dogs to veterans, and adopted Molly from Henderson County Animal Services. Adam and Molly completed their training in 2015 and since then they have served as K9s For Warriors Ambassadors who travel the country advocating for veterans’ healthcare options.
In addition to Adam and Molly, the luncheon will feature the presentation of the first K9 Hometown Hero Award presented by Hunter Subaru to celebrate the dogs who do extraordinary things in our community!
Nominate your guide, hearing, law enforcement, military, search and rescue, service, or Credentialed Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) dog for the Hunter Subaru K9 Hero Award at www.blueridgehumane.org. The top three finalists will be invited to the Blue Ridge Humane Society Cause for Paws Luncheon for recognition and for the announcement of the overall winner.
Tickets and sponsorships are available now, starting at $75 per person. Tickets are available online at www.blueridgehumane.org/get-involved/fundraising-events/lunch/ or by phone at (828) 692-2639 ext 304. Questions can be directed to Laresa Griffin at [email protected] or the above phone number.
The Blue Ridge Humane Society, Inc., is a 501(c)3 animal welfare organization started in 1950 dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of life for animals in Henderson County and its neighboring communities. BRHS cares for pets awaiting adoption at the Adoption Center; offers low-cost vaccine clinics, animal education programs, pet training classes, and youth education and projects; coordinates community pet food assistance, emergency vet assistance, and the Spay Neuter Incentive Program (SNIP), which is a collaboration with Henderson County, the City of Hendersonville, and the Henderson County Animal Services Center.
Please consider making a donation or learning how to volunteer by visiting the Blue Ridge Humane Society’s website at www.blueridgehumane.org or call (828) 692-2639.
Article submitted by the Blue Ridge Humane Society.