A while back, we posted about Henry the Dog, who helps our vets. Henry resides at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis, giving  lots of unconditional love to his ‘room-mates’.

Henry came from a home in Kentucky.  He was surrendered by the children of an elderly couple that could no longer care for him properly, and then brought to Homeward Bound, an Animal Adoption Agency in Minnesota after being found in poor condition.

One of the volunteers at Homeward Bound, who is also a social worker at the Minnesota Veterans Home, discovered Henry.  Henry went through several rounds of “interviews” with the Veteran’s home team and residents. In the end, it was his calm and loving character that won everyone over.

Pat Soulak spearheaded the program to bring Henry to the Veteran’s home and took the concept from idea to reality. While it was her original idea, it was the residents who fully supported the cause and helped make it happen.

Because, how can you say ‘no’ to Henry?

Classic Corvettes of Minnesota donated the original sum to pay for Henry’s adoption, with the support of other local businesses like Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet who donates his favorite food – Iam’s Mini Chunks.

Henry has had quite a year at the Veteran’s home with everything from a raccoon attack to an 18 lb weight-gain from all the delicious treats he receives from residents.  In return, Henry does what he does best: sharing his winning personality and unlimited love with the vets.

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This is Henry, a mix of a boy, maybe Lab/St. Bernard/Collie…..or maybe not!

Thanks to a generous donation from Classic Corvettes of Minnesota, residents of the Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis were able to adopt Henry from Homeward Bound, an Animal Adoption Agency. He now lives there doing what dogs do best – offering unconditional love to the people with whom they live.

The Minneapolis Veterans Home was established in 1887 for Civil War veterans. It’s located in south Minneapolis, on a 51 acre wooded campus near Minnehaha Falls. Currently the Home provides skilled nursing care, including Alzheimer’s and dementia care.

Chuck & Don’s is pleased to sponsor Henry’s favorite food, Iam’s Mini Chunks, which keeps him healthy and happy. Our St. Paul-Highland Park store coordinates the food donation for Henry. Erin Hertel, store manager says: “We love being able to help out Henry and the Veterans Home.  Henry came in to the store to meet the staff once and was just a laid back lovable dog who loves attention from people.  We could easily see why he has been switched to “lite” food as he knows how to work it and gets treats from every one he meets.  We are happy to provide some small support to help keep Henry in his home as we know having a furry companion to greet you everyday helps make a place feel like home”.

If you would like to help sponsor Henry’s ‘just in case’ needs (treats, toys, medical attention should it be needed) contact Sandy Larson, Public Affairs Director at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Minneapolis at 612-721-0620.

Chuck & Don’s Pet Food Outlet

We Make Pets Happy!