It wasn’t just a seat. It was safety. It was peace. It was my dog… and they told me no.

The Seat Without My Dog is a gripping, emotional, and deeply personal story about love, loss, and the fight for dignity. When Allen Dekeyser was denied access to mental health care because of his psychiatric service dog, Harley, he was left to face the unimaginable—being forced to choose between treatment and the one companion who gave him the strength to survive.

This book is more than a memoir. It’s a voice for every person who’s been misunderstood, turned away, or treated as less because of invisible wounds. It’s a call for justice, compassion, and awareness about the vital role service animals play in the lives of those living with PTSD, anxiety, depression, and trauma.

Through raw storytelling, faith, and fierce advocacy, Dekeyser shines a light on a broken system—and the unconditional love that never left his side.

Because when the world says no, a dog says, “I’m right here.”