(ANIMAL VIDEO) Daisy the beagle can barely control her excitement to see her mom, Amanda, come back safe and sound from Afghanistan! Amanda’s husband wrote, ”I filmed this when my wife came back from a 6 month deployment last fall. Our beagle was still a puppy when she left, and was full grown dog by the time she came back.” We love happy reunions! — Global Animal
(PEOPLE & PETS/VIDEO) – Congratulations and heartfelt appreciation goes to the service men and women who brought justice to Osama bin Laden. The profound sacrifices of military families are felt in this video series. Each captures an emotional reunion between a returning soldier and his dog(s). What’s unmistakable is the intense – some might say, spiritual – connection between these men and the dogs who loyally awaited their safe return. Guaranteed to lodge something in your eye. – Global Animal
(TOUCHING TALE) Donny Eslinger may have rescued his puppy from the war zone in Afghanistan, but Smoke was really the one doing the rescuing. In addition to being a good friend, he was a welcome presence for the soldiers, boosting morale and giving much needed hugs and kisses. Pets have often proven to give therapeutic help to soldiers overseas, and those recovering from PTSD at home. Read more on this touching tale of a soldier and his dog. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL TELEVISION) “Saved” begins Mondays on the Animal Planet, and will showcase real stories of animals that have changed people’s lives in their greatest time of need. From soldiers overseas to homeless people in America, animals have provided emotional comfort and touched many lives. Read more on this new Animal Planet television show. — Global Animal
(LEGISLATION) The House of Representatives unanimously passed the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act earlier this week with a feature that will pair trained shelter dogs with veterans. Living with a pet can only improve the lives of our soldiers when they return from duty, giving them a helpful companion filled with unconditional love. We applaud our government for their effort on passing the Veterans Dog Training Therapy Act and hope to see this bill implemented after further approval. — Global Animal
(ANIMAL CONNECTION/VIDEO) When Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson died in the tragic helicopter crash on August 6, few were as affected by the loss as his dog, Hawkeye. The Labrador retriever mourned the passing of his friend at the funeral, lying by the coffin through the entire proceedings. Watch the heart-wrenching video of love and loyalty here. — Global Animal
(DOG VIDEO) Watch this heart-melting homecoming of a gigantic Great Dane greeting his favorite person – a returning solider. WARNING: Side effects of this video may include uncontrollable “Awww” sounds and a lump in your throat.— Global Animal
(ANIMAL CONNECTION/VIDEO) When a U.S. Air Force Captain returns from serving in Afghanistan, her dog, Molly, seems overwhelmed with emotion. Watch the touching reunion between Molly and her military mom here.
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