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Berrien County delivers first Veteran Service K-9, Ollie, to local Army veteran
Summary
Berrien County Veterans Affairs announced delivery of its first Veteran Service K-9, Ollie, to veteran Tammy Robinson; county officials said the dog was trained by K9 Warriors and funded by a Community Foundation donor.
Maureen Adams, Berrien County Veterans Affairs Administrator, announced the handoff of the county's first Veteran Service K-9, Ollie, to veteran Tammy Robinson. Robinson, who served in the U.S. Army from 1988 to 1993, will receive emotional-support services from the K-9, Adams said; the program was made possible by a member of the Community Foundation.
Adams told the board that Ollie was trained by Megin Szepesi of K9 Warriors and Scott LaRoe of Magnum K9. The presentation was listed on the meeting agenda and was delivered as an informational/presentation item; no formal vote or funding appropriation was recorded during the meeting.
