Puppy Loses His Marine Veteran Dad but His Spirit Is Still Going Strong

At just nine months old, a handsome puppy named Voss has already experienced a heartbreaking loss. His beloved owner, a United States Marine Corps veteran who had raised him since he was eight weeks old, passed away in his sleep, leaving the young dog without the person who had been his whole world. But Voss isn’t just another puppy searching for a home. His owner had welcomed him into his life with a special purpose in mind, hoping to train him as a service dog to help manage post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Now, the people caring for Voss hope his next chapter might honor the man who loved him so deeply. Credit: Instagram And while Voss’s story begins with sadness, anyone who spends time with this energetic youngster quickly discovers something wonderful. Beneath his handsome face is a playful, affectionate, frog-obsessed goofball who seems determined to keep everyone around him laughing. A Marine Veteran Had Special Plans for His Puppy When Voss was just eight weeks old, he became part of a Marine Corps veteran’s life. His owner adored him and hoped that, with training, the puppy could eventually become a service dog to help him manage PTSD. It was a meaningful goal that r...