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I dunno, this just made me cry ….
By Gina Spadafori
October 10, 2008
Yes, I know, it doesn’t take much. But when a soldier comes home after 14 months and his dogs go absolutely nuts to see him, well … how can you not love it? Or dogs? (Thanks Patti.)
I know we’re not blogging much this week. Lot of behind the scenes stuff, book launching, article-finishing, chicken-winterizing, tax-finishing, gutters-falling-off-the-housing and more … and that’s just me. Another hunt test tomorrow. Wish us luck!
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“The fidelity of a dog is a precious gift demanding no less binding moral responsibilities than the friendship of a human being. The bond with a dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth can ever be.”
— Konrad Lorenz
All good thoughts going your way for you and McKutie in tomorrow tests!
Comment by Nadine L. — October 10, 2008 @ 4:36 pm
I’m sobbing.
Comment by Christie Keith — October 10, 2008 @ 5:14 pm
Nice thing about dogs, they act that way when you just go out for the mail {grin}
I like how long it took him to just get through the entry way, lol!~ those are some well loved pups. Thanks for sharing!
Good luck tomorrow! I expect to see another great photo of McK with ribbon-in-mouth ;)
Comment by straybaby — October 10, 2008 @ 5:37 pm
Me too. I sent the link to all my dog lover friends. Definitely five hankies.
Comment by Susan Fox — October 10, 2008 @ 6:12 pm
Awe bless that brought tears to my eyes… Who couldnt just love a dog!
Comment by Saint Lover — October 10, 2008 @ 6:18 pm
People who don’t know the love of a dog are really missing out on something special!
*sniff*
Comment by Therese — October 10, 2008 @ 7:48 pm
What’s even better is that he clearly loves them as much as they love him. Crazy sweet.
Comment by LauraL — October 11, 2008 @ 1:54 am
More stuff on dogs, soldiers, and other things:
From Baghdad With Love, A Marine, the War and a Dog Named Lava
by Jay Kopelman, Melinda Roth, Melinda Roth
Date: June 2008A war memoir that will capture the hearts of its readers, just as one scruffy puppy sneaked his way into the hearts of hardened Marines just when they needed it most.
From Baghdad to America : Life Lessons from a Dog Named Lava
by Jay Kopelman
Date: July 2008An inspired, timely follow-up to the New York Times bestseller From Baghdad, With Love. Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman won the hearts of readers with his moving story of … More
Comment by glock — October 11, 2008 @ 5:47 pm
Ok now I’m offically crying, nothing says it better than that Video!! Thank you for sharing!!!
Comment by Sara Turk — October 11, 2008 @ 6:00 pm
I’ve just seen what I know to be true of all dogs when they are treated with love,kindness and dignity.It also proves that not only is a nation grateful for the sacrifice this Marine made to go and serve his country in a foreign land,but also that his faithful four legged friends appreciated his sacrifice and homecoming as much as his family and friends.
Thank you for keeping us safe as our dogs do.
Comment by Liz A — January 26, 2009 @ 2:26 am
A friend sent me this link today after hearing my two dogs are going to be put to sleep tomorrow, as if I wasn’t weepy enough.
Hopefully I will find another one (or two) in the not too distant future.
Comment by Edith Ward — January 26, 2009 @ 4:28 am