Keith And Star

Army Staff Sergeant Keith Campbell of Leesville, LA, is still active duty after 19 years of service. He served two tours in Iraq and one in Afghanistan, and was wounded by an IED on his second tour in Iraq. Keith suffers from post-concussive syndrome, migraines, a herniated disc in his back, and PTSD. He heard about Patriot PAWS through the Army Wounded Warriors program and decided to apply. In March 2012, Keith received Star, a female yellow Lab donated as a puppy to Patriot PAWS by the Order of the Eastern Star.

Star helps Keith with routine everyday chores such as the laundry, brings him his phone, picks up dropped items so that he won’t have to bend over, and helps him get up and down. Keith wanted a service dog in part to help him with his social skills, to deal with stress, and for companionship since he lives alone. Keith says, “She sleeps with me, so now I have better dreams. If I move about in my sleep, she will snuggle up to me and put her head on my chest.” Service dog and companion, Star truly is a star in the life of Keith Campbell.