Bubba’s a pit bull terrier, boxer mix who was rescued by ARF during the North Complex Fire in Northern California. Our team quickly identified Bubba as the perfect candidate for our Pets and Vets program, which matches rescue dogs with veterans readjusting to civilian life, providing skilled service and, of course, unconditional love.

Amanda, Pets and Vets Program Manager, “He once went to a child’s b-day party and there was a bouncy house and he just helped himself and joined in the bouncing fun! So good with the kids. So good that everyone was asking if they could have him.”

“He once went to a child’s birthday party and there was a bouncy house and he just helped himself and joined in the bouncing fun!”

– AMANDA, PETS AND VETS

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