Call-Sign: “Ipers” (“ee-pers”)

Graduated: 26 March 2022

Ipa was found by a good samaritan when he was abandoned to fend for himself. The good samaritan brought him to meet us in June 2021, and he has been a part of the Rescue family ever since!

Ipa has a smile that will charm any stranger, and it wasn’t long before he and David fell in love. These two are peanut butter and jelly. David recently told us, “No one understands me like Ipa does, and no one understands Ipa like me.”

One of the best parts of David’s day is the morning time when Ipa climbs into bed for a quick “good morning” snuggle. And one of David’s favorite things about Ipa is how he has made himself a part of David’s beautiful family! David’s wife, son, and daughters are best friends with Ipa. They join David and Ipa at our Monthly Group Class where they sharpen their own skills, and David’s daughters have even started helping Director of Training, Samantha Scott, train other dogs in class!

With David and Ipa, the Rescue has become a family affair, and we are forever grateful!

“I am deeply grateful for the love I receive from both Ipa and the Rescue for PTSD. Ipa has been a life-saver. As he heals by my side, I feel comfort in the fact that he is aware of our surroundings. I feel much relief knowing he has my back. He is a big baby when off duty, but when he is on duty, he is a steadfast and calm companion. He has given me hope! I am forever grateful for Ipa and the Rescue for PTSD.”