Pflugerville nonprofit unites veterans, first responders with furry forever friends

“[The Pflugerville community] has a lot of military personnel,” she said. “Since Luna was gifted to me, we went and got Zeus, and we decided to pay it forward.”

The nonprofit aims to alleviate strain on local Veterans Affairs canine match programs to ensure recipients can access their support animals in a timely manner.

Twelve puppies from Zeus and Luna’s litter found their forever homes Jan. 9 when Carroll united the nonprofit’s recipients with their canine friends. The nonprofit aims to unveil another litter in a little over a year’s time.

In her dreams, Carroll said she envisions a camaraderie house on 5 acres of land with an expansive kitchen, dorms for men and women, on-site counselors, and entertainment rooms where members can relax and socialize.

“It’s their buddy; it’s their best friend,” Carroll said. “It’s their shadow, and that bond is inseparable.”