Greater Nashua
Operation Delta Dog looks to Goodlander for federal funding
HOLLIS - Having cared for Granite State veterans for the past 12 years, Operation Delta Dog is in dire need of funding. “We are always one donation away from closing our doors,” said Executive Director Charlotte Troddyn during the July 11 meeting with U.S. Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander. Troddyn said there are currently 30 veterans on the organization’s waiting list. Because of the demand, they must wait at least one year to be paired with a service dog. “That could be the difference between life and death,” said Troddyn. “We have many veterans on suicide watch while they’re waiting.” To make matters worse, expenses for service dogs are not covered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. “We don’t know what to do anymore,” said Troddyn. “We need a point person to the VA.” Gary, a U.S. Army veteran, said he came home injured and was ...
