HIGH POINT -- There was a peaceful rally in High Point Friday with two and four legged supporters. Ronnie Massey served in the Gulf War and came home with PTSD. Just last year he was introduced to Saving Grace K9s.

"We all went in there and they brought her in and she came right straight up to me, went to my grandson. It was a match made perfect," said Ronnie Massey, a Gulf War veteran.

Now, Lusa is by his side to help him manage PTSD symptoms. She goes everywhere with him except work because he's a water and sewer main specialist which has him working in the field a lot. Massey's worked with the City for nearly ten years and he filed a request for accommodation through the Americans with Disabilities Act.

"I brought in all my doctor's notes and everything that they asked for then all of a sudden out of the blue they asked what kind type of dog she was. I said, 'American rottweiler.' At that point, everything changed," said Massey.

Since this is a personnel matter the city can't comment on specific details but Jeron Hollis in the City's Communications Department confirms the City is not against veterans or service dogs.

"The breed of the dog or what particular mix of the dog has does not factor in any of the accommodations that the city has offered," said Hollis.

The City is just responsible for finding a balance between Massey, Lusa and surrounding employees. The City and Massey have been meeting for several months with various accommodations recommendations.

"Those were not the ones that he wanted to take advantage of but we are committed to making sure that Mr. Massey gets what he needs," said Hollis.

According to Massey, one of the several recommendations was to keep the same position but in a different facility.

"She's also in the midst of training to take my low blood sugars and with the hydrogen sulfide and the chemicals down there that messes up her senses and she can't do that," said Massey.

"I can tell you that the city has not nor will recommend accommodation that puts the employee or their service animal in jeopardy," said Hollis.

Both parties say peaceful discussions will continue to try to accommodate the needs of Massey and Lusa.

"I can go and do more stuff," said Massey.

And hopefully the 'more stuff' will include work.