“We get this much time on this planet,” Justin emphasized. “We really have to be aware and present and cognizant of the time that we have and the way we’re spending it. And with work, I just want the work that I do to be helpful and to contribute to a larger conversation.”
That philosophy has led to Justin putting his support toward Purina Dog Chow’s “Service Salute” category at the New York Dog Film Festival Oct. 23, which centers around the impact service dogs have on the mental health of veterans suffering from PTSD.
Specifically, Justin noted how Dog Chow—which aims to increase the percentage of veterans who receive care from service dogs—and its mission immediately captured his attention.
“They were actually trying to educate America on how important service dogs are for veterans who have PTSD, and how hard it is to get a service dog,” the actor explained. “It’s very expensive to train them. It takes a lot of people power and hours.”