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title: Veteran Drops 52 lbs Thanks to Service Dog
description: Read the inspiring story of a veteran who lost 52 pounds with the help of a service dog, showing the life-changing impact of these amazing companions.
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# [Veteran Drops 52 lbs Thanks to Service Dog](https://project2heal.org/blog/veteran-drops-52-lbs-thanks-to-service-dog)

 Written by [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) | Dec 8, 2021, 4:07:00 PM

Brian McCrady is a retired Army Medic who has faced both physical and mental challenges as a result of his military service. Today, Brian is an advocate for the impact service dogs can have on the lives of veterans like himself—especially in regard to his own service dog, Chauncey.

 

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