Smith: Exhausted by PTSD, veteran found a life-saving dog, then a love for the Astros
Jodie Revils, an Army veteran and Astros fan, talks about a print of a painting by Joe Kline titled “Drop Ramp,” which depicts Task Force 1-9 Cavalry on a raid on Haifa Street in Bagdad during Operation Iraqi Freedom II.KATY — Jodie Revils opens his front door, invites visitors inside and begins to tell his story.
In the background: “For the H” and “Take It Back” towels in bright Astros orange, replica rings, images of Minute Maid Park and the Astrodome, framed pictures from the year Houston’s MLB team finally won it all.Donna’s white paw reaches out and softly touches Revils’ leg. On Sunday, Revils is scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before Justin Verlander takes the mound and the best team in the American League plays the Baltimore Orioles. It’s also Dog Day inside the Astros’ ballpark.“The Astros like the one thing that I really cling onto that brings me joy,” he said.A service dog? An animal that makes you feel better because you already like dogs?PTSD and all the pills.
“They give you the dog you need, not necessarily the dog you want,” Revils said. “I wanted a Labrador, and I was extremely upset when I didn’t get one. I grew up with Labradors.”
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