Jerry A Barrett US Navy DAV from Florida

I am a disabled Vietnam veteran who has diabetes, high blood pressure, high-cdl, DJD, choundromalacia of the pattela, and weigh 337 lbs. - down from 375 six months ago! I got a little puppy named JAMBO! He's a pug-Pekinese. He gets me up in the morning to take him out for walks about 4-5 times a day. I also have PTSD, and have major depression! But he has shown me complete and UNCONDITIONTNAL LOVE!!! I gave a reason to get up and walk him, play ball and show him to other disabled people where I live... a senior, disabled, HUD housing development in downtown Jacksonville. We have three 18 story buildings and an Assisted Living Facility where I live. I love the sheer JOY and happiness he brings me and everybody here!