Sherry joined the Marines at age 17 in l986. After several years of service she left and
was a civilian for 20 years. Like other
Vets we've met, she felt "the calling" to serve her country again
joining the National Guard at age 40.
Nine months later she was deployed to Iraq.
She left the service with PTSD and severe back issues.
Sherry found herself totally unable to go out due to panic attacks and called
K-9's for help because she desperately wanted her life back. Training with Lola, a medium sized black mix found
on Pet Finder, changed her life completely. Here is a picture of the two during
a makeover and day of pampering that
K9's planned for the first all women group of Veterans.
After graduating she and Lola started volunteering on a
regular basis. Soon she was asked by Sheri DuVal, President of K9s, to become
their full time volunteer coordinator and she gladly accepted. Today Sherry and Lola do whatever is needed
to help out and she admits it is absolutely the best job and "therapy"
ever.
Thanks Sheri, we had fun getting to know you and Lola too-
we hope you'll keep in touch with us!
