When a scrappy heeler named Harley Rose leapt onto Mike Dillon’s motorcycle tank, a powerful story began to unfold. Adventures with Harley Rose to places and events like the world-famous Sturgis Motorcycle Rally sparked a lifelong mission. Mike Dillon is a rider turned advocate. His bond with Harley Rose taught him firsthand how service dogs break through isolation, anxiety, and trauma. Mike’s story isn’t just about road trips—it’s about resilience, connection, and the quiet bravery of service dogs who work alongside those living with PTSD and mental health challenges.
As Mike’s journey evolved, Arthur Rumble Pup—a spirited chocolate heeler and the grandson of Harley Rose—has become the four-legged face of hope. Today, Mike’s mission continues aboard bold, open-road rides on his Harley-Davidson with Rumble Pup. Together they champion PTSD service dog awareness with every mile ridden. Rumble Pup travels across the country in “goblin-style” fashion, perched confidently on Mike’s tank, reminding all of us that healing thrives in fearless companionship.
Mike’s story is timeless: it began with Harley Rose’s first leap, grew with every shared mile, and continues today with Rumble Pup lighting the path forward.
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