"Thank you for your service." It's something many of us think and say when we see or meet a veteran, and not at all far off from the gratitude we feel for our beloved dogs, who love us and our families so loyally and freely, some of them (service dogs!) serving literally, as well. And though their presence in our lives is worth the pain we feel when we must say goodbye, … [Read more...] about This senior dog helped a combat vet and his family overcome their grief
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Wounded soldier & injured military dog are reunited, recovering together
Six weeks ago, Army Spc. Alec Alcoser, 22, and his working dog, Alex, were on patrol just outside Bagram Airfield, the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan when a young man approached. According to the San Antonio Express-News, two Afghan and three Czech soldiers stepped between Alcoser and the young Afghan to conduct a search. Alcoser called Alex back, bending down to … [Read more...] about Wounded soldier & injured military dog are reunited, recovering together
Texas Marine who adopted, then returned sailor’s dog tries again
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Though it has a happy ending, the story is sad on multiple levels. Disabled Marine veteran Don Bordelon adopted a dog named Diesel from the … [Read more...] about Texas Marine who adopted, then returned sailor’s dog tries again
Watch Marine veteran reunite with stolen service dog
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- When a veteran's SUV was stolen in Indianapolis this week, there was far more at stake than a vehicle. … [Read more...] about Watch Marine veteran reunite with stolen service dog
This retired Marine saved thousands of lives in Afghanistan. Now she’s up for an award.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer, a yellow Lab, is 8. These days, she patrols Washington Union Station with her partner, Sgt. … [Read more...] about This retired Marine saved thousands of lives in Afghanistan. Now she’s up for an award.