Hi, If you are reading this and you know me pretty well, you might have noticed some strange behaviors over the last year. A lot of things have happened in my life and they have caused me to withdraw, retreat and reasses many things. As I move along this journey I think the time has finally come to reach out instead.So here are some facts:In October of 2015 a very toxic cycle came to an end.Emotionally reeling from that, about a year later in September of 2016, I chose to walk away from a very toxic relationship and lost my financial security as a result.struggling under new pressures and trying to cope in the aftermath while maintaining my studies as an engineering student at UF proved to be more than my body could handle and I fell ill.While some things are still up in the air even now, I was immediately diagnosed with Generalized Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD.Treatments for PTSD related anxiety and depression can be very hit or miss and after trying a couple, my therapist and I have come to the conclusion that I could benefit greatly from a service dog.Unfortunately, service dog training sucess rates are rather low and demand is very high. That coupled with the time, energy and resources it takes to raise a service dog make them very expensive.yes, there are charitable organizations out there who place service animals at no expense, but like I said: the need is great and so the waiting list for most if not all of those organizations is several years.But with your help I could have a lifelong partner and reclaim some of my independence in a matter of months.My plan is to employ a group called Dream Dogs. (www.dreamk9sd.com) They are a very experienced group of handlers and trainers who work with the dog the client provides.But wait!I don't even have a dog!Here's where you come in:with your support I can find a dog who is not only healthy and strong, but also screened for the sort of genetic conditions and personality traits that cause washouts. Sure I would love to rescue a fur baby who needs me as much as I need them, but at the end of the day I am also looking for a reliable companion who can do a hard job. It's a big responsibility, and I am prepared to accept it, but that means being as informed and prepared as possible and finding the best possible match which just isn't an option with most rescue situations.All told, dog, training, and supplies will likely land in the $5,000 range. So please, if you can give even a little bit towards this goal, I would really appreciate it.For the past couple years, but even more so since I got sick in the fall, I have been haunted by night terrors, disorienting flashbacks, panic attacks and unrelenting fear. With a service dog I feel like I could do and be so much more, and for helping me achieve that I would be eternally grateful.