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LUCCA NEEDS HELP
Dearest friends,
Those who know Collin, know that he is not good at asking for help, unless it's for a true emergency. On December 31st, 2016, Lucca had a very bad accident. In the snow storm, a good friend was trying visit Lucca & Collin. Unfortunately, that person's vehicle got stuck about 5 miles from anyone. She called, Lucca & Collin went to help. Collin was driving an old, 1983, Honda 3-wheeler, because he has no other transportation. Lucca ran over hills, through snow, and through the freezing temperatures, 'til she came to a large washed out, muddy pond-type area. With hesitation, she jumped onto the 3-wheeler & they started across. Lucca was startled by the waves of water & jumped off. She landed on the ice awkwardly, & tore her back leg apart, at the lower joint. Freeing the stuck vehicle, she was then rushed to the "Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center of Northern Arizona".
After several hours, & lots of excruciating pain, Collin was told that she can only be helped by a surgeon, an orthopedic specialist, in Phoenix, Arizona. This surgeon is the only one (they're aware of) qualified to fix her leg. If not fixed, she'll be in excruciating pain, for the remainder of her life, & she CANNOT continue to be his service dog (or anyone's). The doctor assured Collin, if she gets this help, she'll live a full & happy life, AND continue her service career.
If you're reading this, you may have already met Lucca, & know of her total loving, warm personality - the light & the smiles she brings to a room of darkness. She is loved, not just by Collin but by all that she touches.
Lucca is Collin's, doctor prescribed, service dog.
She has twice alerted him BEFORE a kidney attack, actually allowing him to get some help BEFORE THE BRUNT OF THE ATTACK. She has training in PTSD, K9, & in generalized service dog work. But, she is so much more than just his service dog. She is his constant companion, his strength, HIS light.
You see, three years ago, Collin found out that he had a highly aggressive, terminal disease. He was informed that no known cure or treatment could be done to prevent or prolong his life. On top of his PTSD,
from the Marine Corps (He served our country 2 times as a Marine and once in the Army). He soon found himself homeless, jobless, penniless, & in a very dark place. The Marine Corps even dropped (ie LOST) his records & he was virtually alone & without hope. Thanks to loved ones, Lucca came into his life & "she is the most persistent & positive gift I have ever had."
She allowed/demanded him to re-enter society with confidence, security, & even hope.
Lucca does not allow anyone to be sad or unhappy. Thanks to Lucca, Collin has met some of the most warm-hearted, loving, & caring people. These people - friends & family - have all been working close & diligently under Lucca's watchful eye, to KEEP HIM ALIVE, EVERY DAY.
Let me be clear - Collin has NO money, NO working vehicle, & NO INCOME, or any other means of getting the necessary funds to provide the treatment that Lucca desperately needs.
Collin has been fighting for nearly 12 years to get the government to pay him the funds they readily admit they owe him but for some reason, it never gets done correctly. It gets "lost" or is changed by a clerk somewhere & every year, he has to begin again. Just to try to collect on the funds he has coming! (This is our govt !!! How they treat many veterans is despicable)
He is also still waiting for his social security disability & VA disability!!! He is attempting to work with a law group but has no idea how long that will take. To quote Collin, "I may be long gone when it actually happens." One hell of a fight to get assistance due and admittedly OWED!
Please help them both - Get LUCCA the surgery she must have to continue doing the most respectable job she can have - Collin's Service Dog. She needs this surgery immediately. Please share, please donate, EVERY DOLLAR makes a difference. IF you are inclined to help Collin in any way AT ALL this would be the first thing he truly needs - he deserves SO MUCH MORE. Anything above and beyond the vet bills will go to help Collin get a vehicle and anything else he deserves to have as a HUMAN BEING and as a DEFENDER OF OUR BLESSED FREEDOM! IF ANYONE in my tribe deserves anything - it is Collin... he is a blessing, a person I will always consider a brother and someone for whom I have much respect. Semper Fi.
Dearest friends,
Those who know Collin, know that he is not good at asking for help, unless it's for a true emergency. On December 31st, 2016, Lucca had a very bad accident. In the snow storm, a good friend was trying visit Lucca & Collin. Unfortunately, that person's vehicle got stuck about 5 miles from anyone. She called, Lucca & Collin went to help. Collin was driving an old, 1983, Honda 3-wheeler, because he has no other transportation. Lucca ran over hills, through snow, and through the freezing temperatures, 'til she came to a large washed out, muddy pond-type area. With hesitation, she jumped onto the 3-wheeler & they started across. Lucca was startled by the waves of water & jumped off. She landed on the ice awkwardly, & tore her back leg apart, at the lower joint. Freeing the stuck vehicle, she was then rushed to the "Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center of Northern Arizona".
After several hours, & lots of excruciating pain, Collin was told that she can only be helped by a surgeon, an orthopedic specialist, in Phoenix, Arizona. This surgeon is the only one (they're aware of) qualified to fix her leg. If not fixed, she'll be in excruciating pain, for the remainder of her life, & she CANNOT continue to be his service dog (or anyone's). The doctor assured Collin, if she gets this help, she'll live a full & happy life, AND continue her service career.
If you're reading this, you may have already met Lucca, & know of her total loving, warm personality - the light & the smiles she brings to a room of darkness. She is loved, not just by Collin but by all that she touches. Lucca is Collin's, doctor prescribed, service dog.
She has twice alerted him BEFORE a kidney attack, actually allowing him to get some help BEFORE THE BRUNT OF THE ATTACK. She has training in PTSD, K9, & in generalized service dog work. But, she is so much more than just his service dog. She is his constant companion, his strength, HIS light.
You see, three years ago, Collin found out that he had a highly aggressive, terminal disease. He was informed that no known cure or treatment could be done to prevent or prolong his life. On top of his PTSD,from the Marine Corps (He served our country 2 times as a Marine and once in the Army). He soon found himself homeless, jobless, penniless, & in a very dark place. The Marine Corps even dropped (ie LOST) his records & he was virtually alone & without hope. Thanks to loved ones, Lucca came into his life & "she is the most persistent & positive gift I have ever had."
She allowed/demanded him to re-enter society with confidence, security, & even hope.
Lucca does not allow anyone to be sad or unhappy. Thanks to Lucca, Collin has met some of the most warm-hearted, loving, & caring people. These people - friends & family - have all been working close & diligently under Lucca's watchful eye, to KEEP HIM ALIVE, EVERY DAY.
Let me be clear - Collin has NO money, NO working vehicle, & NO INCOME, or any other means of getting the necessary funds to provide the treatment that Lucca desperately needs.
Collin has been fighting for nearly 12 years to get the government to pay him the funds they readily admit they owe him but for some reason, it never gets done correctly. It gets "lost" or is changed by a clerk somewhere & every year, he has to begin again. Just to try to collect on the funds he has coming! (This is our govt !!! How they treat many veterans is despicable)
He is also still waiting for his social security disability & VA disability!!! He is attempting to work with a law group but has no idea how long that will take. To quote Collin, "I may be long gone when it actually happens." One hell of a fight to get assistance due and admittedly OWED!
Please help them both - Get LUCCA the surgery she must have to continue doing the most respectable job she can have - Collin's Service Dog. She needs this surgery immediately. Please share, please donate, EVERY DOLLAR makes a difference. IF you are inclined to help Collin in any way AT ALL this would be the first thing he truly needs - he deserves SO MUCH MORE. Anything above and beyond the vet bills will go to help Collin get a vehicle and anything else he deserves to have as a HUMAN BEING and as a DEFENDER OF OUR BLESSED FREEDOM! IF ANYONE in my tribe deserves anything - it is Collin... he is a blessing, a person I will always consider a brother and someone for whom I have much respect. Semper Fi.
Organizer and beneficiary
Collin Bass
Beneficiary