S5E11-Dogs on Deployment

Supporting Military Families Through Dogs on Deployment: An Interview with Alyssa Johnson In this episode of RUP Buttercup, hosts chat with Alyssa Johnson, founder of Dogs on Deployment, a nonprofit organization supporting military families by providing resources and fostering programs for their pets. Alyssa shares her personal military experience as a Marine Corps pilot, her journey in creating the organization following the challenges she faced with her dog JD, and the range of services Dogs on Deployment offers, including boarding, financial assistance for PCS moves, and veterinary care. They discuss the unique struggles military families face with their pets during deployments and relocations, and how the community can support this mission. The conversation highlights the importance of community, volunteering, and how supporters can get involved to help military families and their pets. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:30 Alyssa's Military Background 01:30 Challenges of Military Life with Pets 03:05 The Birth of Dogs on Deployment 05:49 Personal Stories and Struggles 10:18 Expanding the Mission 18:36 Financial Assistance and Support Programs 24:56 Difficult Decision: Euthanizing a Beloved Pet 25:58 Emergency Vet Visit: A Life-Threatening Diagnosis 27:11 The Financial Burden of Pet Healthcare 29:00 Cherished Memories and Final Moments 33:51 Supporting Military Families with Pets 36:22 How to Support Dogs on Deployment 39:29 Volunteering and Community Involvement 46:36 The Importance of Philanthropy and Volunteering Reach out to chat: [e-mail] Reach Out to Dogs on Deployment: [e-mail] (4) Fahttps://www.facebook.com/DogsonDeploymentcebook