Allen was bred for Thomas in New York by America's Vetdogs. As a puppy, he received both service dog and guide dog training. He was brought to Kentucky and both he and Eidschun went through a 10 day training so the two could work together to keep Eidschun physically stable.
A regional non-profit organization called Resilient Knights is working to provide a place for active service members and veterans where they can find a new purpose as they transition to