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Peoria-based Soldier's Best Friend bonds veteran, service dog

Ed Runge and Thea build relationship with help from handlers at Perryville prison

Goodyear resident Ed Runge, left, poses with his service dog, Thea, and Emilio Driscoll, development manager for Soldier’s Best Friend. Runge served 22 years in the Marine Corps and Navy.

Submitted photo/Lisa Cardinale

Ed Runge was anxious when he arrived at Perryville Women’s Prison to meet a potential service dog.

Then came Lizzie, a German shepard who immediately nuzzled up to him and let him pet her.

“We had an instant connection,” Runge said.

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Ed Runge and Thea build relationship with help from handlers at Perryville prison

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