‘Man’s best friend’ aids veterans in need
Staff photo by Mary Kemper
Tony Santos, an Army Vietnam veteran who lives in Vero Beach, gets ready to take off in his golf cart with his buddy, Shadow, who will one day help be Santos’ eyes, ears and hands once service-dog training is completed through Dogs For Life.
Staff Writer
Tony Santos of Vero Beach is an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Facing losing a leg in the future due to health issues, he knows he’s going to be limited in his activities in multiple ways. Enter Shadow, his 4-year-old black Labrador/Walker hound mix. With the help of Dogs For Life, Shadow is being trained to help Santos get the newspaper, make an emergency phone call and go up and down stairs, among other tasks.