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Stray dog makes young Navy family complete
Life was rough for a stray dog roaming the streets of Norfolk until a young Navy family made her their own and, in the process, made themselves whole. Trixie had three strikes against her: homeless, a...
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From shelter dog to neighborhood sweetheart
Erika has been serving in the Navy for more than a decade, but still finds time to be a hero to a beautiful black Border Collie mix named Gwenivere. Just days from their one-year honorable adoption...
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Army veteran rejoins life with help of adopted cats
Richard is an Army veteran whose family doubled in size when he and his wife were honorably adopted by two cats from the Monmouth County SPCA. Little did he realize at the time that in saving the cats,...
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Adopted dog keeps 80 year-old Navy veteran young at heart
An adopted adult dog with a larger-than-life personality helps an 80 year-old Navy veteran and grandfather stay active, and young at heart. “My children thought I needed a pet…and they were right” “I’m...
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Abandoned Bloodhound sets sail for better life with Navy veteran
It was ‘mission accomplished’ for an abandoned Bloodhound named Sammi Lew, given a new leash on life by a Navy veteran who felt she deserved a second chance. A naval career touched by history Nathan...
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Senior dog picks Army veteran as new best friend
At eight years of age, Izzi was a homeless, senior dog looking for a friend. Her search ended when her path crossed with that of an Army veteran in search of a four-legged companion. Service both...
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Vietnam veteran saves neglected dog slated for death
Despite serving in Vietnam, Hugh never used the word “hero” to describe himself. But a neglected shelter dog marked for death would beg to differ: Hugh saved his life. “Jo Jo was chosen to be...
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Abandoned dog rescues combat veteran with PTSD
An abandoned dog rescued by an Army combat veteran not only got a new leash on life, but found renewed purpose by saving his veteran from the crushing symptoms of PTSD. Determined to his join band of...
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Vietnam veteran dedicated to serve saves homeless dog
For one Vietnam veteran, serving others is a way of life. And for the homeless dog he saved, she now has a new leash on life thanks to this kind-hearted man who dedicates himself to serve others: men,...
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Retired Navy Yeoman finds honor in pet adoption
In 2000 and after twenty years’ service, Melinda retired from the U.S. Navy as a yeoman first class and found another calling: pet adoption. “It was a wonderful 20 years!” Melinda exclaims, “The...
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Navy sailor beats the blues with help of adult dog
They say if you want a best friend in politics, get a dog. One Navy sailor found the same to be true, with a twist: he saved an adult dog and, in the process, changed both of their lives forever. A...
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After three deployments Army veteran a first time dog adopter
After three deployments with the Army, one veteran decided to fulfill a lifelong dream and become a first-time dog adopter. In turn, the dog he rescued from shelter life returned the favor by breathing...
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Navy nurse and shelter cat save each other
Lonely and alone, a career Navy nurse found comfort with an adult shelter cat in need of a home, a friend and a second chance. “I was lonely and wanted a friend,” says Karie, “someone who loved me...
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Scruffy yet proud, shelter dog completes Army family
She sat and waited in the shelter, seeming to know all she needed was a new coiffure and a bath. Named Proud Mary by the staff, the scruffy little dog was patient and ready for a new life. She seemed...
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Sight unseen, Reservist adopts one-eyed cat
Sometimes love at first sight happens sight unseen; this is the case with an Army Reservist and a one-eyed cat named Tycho. George has served in the military for more than 20 years and is currently in...
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Vietnam veteran struggling with PTSD saved by death row dog
Ed is a Vietnam veteran and former Army Sergeant. After decades of coping with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) and at the encouragement of his wife, he saved – and is saved by – an adult dog on...
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Abandoned dog “greatest cure” for Korean War veteran’s depression
An abandoned and abused Australian Shepherd mix named Mollie is credited as a “cure” for a Korean War veteran gripped by depression and the sudden loss of another beloved pet. Korea and the “Truman...
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Mission accomplished: Army officer gives abandoned dog new leash on life
It’s mission accomplished for an Army Lieutenant Colonel whose compassion and sense of duty led him to give an abandoned dog a second chance at life. Izzie was found in an apartment without food, water...
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Retired Navy veteran gives shelter dog “chance to be needed”
John is a retired Navy veteran who was coping with the “unbearable” loss of his senior dog, Chad, until he and his wife saved a sweet, spirited shelter dog named Hunter. Thanks to our partnership with...
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Screaming Eagle promises homeless dog a “fulfilling life”
Joshua is an Army combat veteran who served five years with the 101st Airborne, including a yearlong deployment to Iraq. He returned to an empty home that is now complete after adopting a homeless...
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