‘Joker’ helps heal veteran

‘Joker’ helps heal veteran

Dawn Jeans, born and raised in Chula Vista and a U.S. Army veteran, knows firsthand what it’s like to hit rock bottom. After surviving addiction, homelessness, and domestic abuse, she rebuilt her life through faith, determination, and long-term sobriety. Along the way, a small husky puppy named Joker entered her life — an unexpected companion who would become central to her healing. When her family was homeless, she stayed at the Alpha Project t…