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[WoodWERD]

Good stuff. I need a dog damnit.

 

[DrunkShogun]

I await the Clint Eastwood film where Bradley cooper plays with a dog prop/puppet that will be based on this.

 

[forms]

Lovely read, thanks op. Avtually going to dig into this dtory a little more, as I am interested in seeing how this pair ended up in the us.

 

[FalsettoVibe]

Great story!

 

[Lazaro]

This is great.

Such a nice dog.

 

[ZeroX03]

This was the beginning of what would become an epic rescue story, but Grossi didn't know it just yet. All of this was happening while he and his unit were in the middle of a war. At night, they would go out to check on civilian families, who were in danger because the Taliban was using them "as human shields," Grossi said. The Taliban used civilian houses for shelters so that they couldn't be targeted.

"When we started going out at night, Fred came with us," Grossi said. But he and the other marines were worried that Fred might bark and draw attention to them. "But Fred figured out not to bark — he never made a sound."

The next day the helicopter came. Hovering above the marines, all packed up and ready to leave, it kicked up dust and debris. Grossi was sheltering himself with his group and suddenly he felt a familiar poke at his heel. It was Fred.

"He was terrified but he was there," Grossi said, "and I was like, 'alright, let's go!'"

Fred traveled in a duffel bag among the unit, who were determined to keep his presence on the down low.

"If I got caught with him, I could go to jail," Grossi said. "And he would be put down, no questions asked."

What the hell?

I know people want a feel good story, but this guy is flaunting the rules (laws?), putting his fellow soldiers and the dog's life at risk. Sounds like the only miracle is how many things could've gone wrong but luckily didn't.

 

[jason10mm]

The main concern with associating with stray dogs is the risk of rabies. Soldiers have been bitten and died from it. I'm surprised this guy wasn't punished when he started feeding the stray.

 

[Tal Shiar Agent]

"Ahh, the sweet smell of Freedom."

 

[RdN]

Wow, thanks for sharing.. Lovely to read a story like this.

 

[Hickbilly Deluxe]

We needed a couple of feel good stories, this year has sucked ass otherwise.

 

[The Last Wizard]

Great way to start the week:,)

Thanks op.

 

[i3allistic]

Semper Fi ...

 

[CREMSteve]

Great story, loved it, thanks OP!

 

[Lupercal]

What the hell?

I know people want a feel good story, but this guy is flaunting the rules (laws?), putting his fellow soldiers and the dog's life at risk. Sounds like the only miracle is how many things could've gone wrong but luckily didn't.

There's always one guy ...

 

[darkwing]

I hugged my dogs after this

 

[wild wild rice]

What a lovely story. Thanks for sharing, OP!

 

[Gr1mLock]

Fred's a handsome boy.

 

[SpaceWolf]

I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free dog can feel, a free dog at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to stay with my friend and lick his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope.

 

[MrJohnSherry]

Awesome story, I was reading through that tearing up - because I knew it just had to end up badly. Thankfully it didn't!

 

[bengraven]

Oh god why would cut onions in the bathroom, wife? It's the only reason I'd be bawling in the bathroom...

 

[mortal]

That's beautiful

 

[Ricky_R]

That dog is going to be deported soon.

 

[Heysoos]

good doggo :')

 

[dskillzhtown]

What the hell?

I know people want a feel good story, but this guy is flaunting the rules (laws?), putting his fellow soldiers and the dog's life at risk. Sounds like the only miracle is how many things could've gone wrong but luckily didn't.

There is always a contrarian. Always. None of that happened, so let's celebrate what DID happen instead of bringing up the hypothetical "what if".


Great story and I am sure a movie will be made in the years to come.

 

[Royal_Phalanx]

Cute doggie.

 

[RoyalLaFlame]

This is so beautiful.

Amazing story!

 

[crimzonflame]

Dogs are the best.

 

[Kabuki Quantum Lover]

What the hell?

I know people want a feel good story, but this guy is flaunting the rules (laws?), putting his fellow soldiers and the dog's life at risk. Sounds like the only miracle is how many things could've gone wrong but luckily didn't.

You're absolutely right. The only thing to make things right would be to shoot the soldier and the dog live during Monday Night Football.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I'm fucking crying God dammit

Such a great story