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Originally Posted by ladyjane  Perhaps your friend could reach out to veteran support groups...or contact the VA to see if they might have a program to assist him.
You are correct...Moose's injury is now your responsibility. I will pray for his recovery. |
No sense in contacting the VA!!! They are doing well to care for our vets, on the limited funds the VA is alloted, let alone their pets! If you are sitting with him 10 hours a day, who sits with him the rest of the time? Sometimes, patients HAVE to accept a nurse sitter, because there are many many people that do not have friends or family members that can sit 24/7 at the patients bedside. As long as the patient is not being abused or mistreated, a sitter is the best option for them, and it just has to be made to work out. I think with all the responsibilities you have at home, you devoting 8 hours a day to sitting with your friend is quite generous on your part, especially when there are other options available for the veteran, especially in a VA hospital or rehab facility.