Sandi’s husband, Derek, often volunteers his time for K9 Camo Companions. She feels very blessed and has many cherished memories of the Veterans and pups she has met over the years. In 2007, Sandi began volunteering for several worthy causes, like women’s care groups, the American Legion, Lung Cancer Awareness, Motorcycles for Mutts, and, since 2016, for K9 Camo Companions.
As a volunteer with K9 Camo Companions, she enjoys helping Veterans find the healing support needed to enrich their lives, and to save animals in shelters from euthanasia, or abandonment by giving them an opportunity for a loving, forever home. As a licensed cosmetologist, she uses a bit of art and science to help others look and feel their best. When Curt isn’t helping others, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing video games and constructing models. The family has a myriad of pets, including four cats, one dog, and six Guinea pigs-furry love comes in all sizes in the Harris household. He brings his skill in teamwork, discipline, and leadership to his volunteer duties with K9 Camo Companion as he strives to affect change in the lives of his fellow Veterans with the placement of a companion animal for healing and respite.Ĭurt and his lovely wife, Sarah, have five children ranging in ages from twelve to sixteen. Medically disabled, Curt is passionate about helping Veterans to receive the same life-changing experiences he has received to live a healthy and productive life following a transition from the military to civilian life.Īfter leaving his hometown of New Era, Michigan, Curt served eight years in the Army with the military police and as a 14-S Avenger crewmember responsible for operating the Air and Missile Defense Avenger System. The necessity for consistent routine when caring for a pet can help immensely with many of the symptoms our Veterans encounter.Īs Executive Director at K9 Camo Companions my mission and pledge to our West Michigan Veterans and their pets is to do everything in my power to help both the Veteran and the pet find peace and contentment in their lives together.Ĭurt Harris is familiar with the life-changing support obtained through organizations like K9 Camo Companions. Pets can often help take the focus off of yourself and ease the horrible symptoms of PTSD and other diagnoses.
Surely the right pet (mostly dogs, but any pet can offer respite from some of these symptoms) could assist some Veterans in some natural healing through unconditional love and furry snuggles. I started thinking about all of the pets I have had in my life have taught me a lot about patience, consistency, the helpfulness of routine and how these activities can add to anyone’s quality of life. I just knew there had to be a better solution. My lifelong career as a Chiropractor was at ethical odds with the amount and variety of medications being given to America’s Veterans to assist them in coping with the struggles of returning home to resume a normal life after serving in the military and/or in combat. In 2007 I began working with Veterans with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury) and many other complicated emotional and physical issues related to military service. I have worked with dozens of charitable and community organizations over the past 40 years including Special Olympics, D.A.R.E., C-SNIP and the Rockford and Sparta Chambers of Commerce. I have always had a passion and commitment for volunteer service.
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