Marine Finally Reunites With Injured Dog He Rescued Overseas

As someone who ended up rescuing a foster, I understand how hard it can be to let go of an animal you’ve cared for. When a special bond forms, you just can’t imagine saying goodbye. Frustratingly for a U.S. Marine who bonded with the abandoned dog he rescued overseas, taking her home wasn’t so simple. Luckily, an organization dedicated to solving this particular problem stepped in to ensure these two didn’t have to be apart. The story of their bond and journey will warm the hearts of anyone who can’t imagine being separated from their dog. @spca_international/Instagram A Serendipitous Discovery And Six New Friendships Due in part to the Covid-19 pandemic, U.S. Lance Corporal Tommie Johnson’s departure from his base in Eastern Europe was delayed until February. As a result, morale around the base dipped. Johnson explained: “Everyone was getting tired of the same monotonous stuff, seeing the same people, and only going to work and then going back to sleep in these little rooms. So morale got really low and depressing.” But soon, their moods improved. One day, Johnson and some fellow Marines discovered six abandoned puppies by the side of the road. They were only about six months old ...