Terrific news: Marine dog who was to be put down saved. Will live with Marine he was blown up with.

[snagglepuss]

Great story, great photos


After years of administrative battle a military dog handler was finally reunited with her loyal friend.

Former Marine Cpl. Megan Leavey was told in March that she would be allowed to give a home to Sgt. Rex, the german shepherd she spent two military tours serving with.

On Friday night the two were brought back together again in an emotional ceremony at Camp Pendleton’s K-9 Unit which marked the end of Rex's ten-year service.

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The pair served two tours in Iraq together and were both were injured by a roadside bomb in 2006. Leavey retired after being injured but Rex remained in service.







Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2126495/Retirement-ceremony-military-dog-finally-reunited-Marine-blown-Iraq-fight-save-death-row.html#ixzz1rOEpjB20









Original story:


http://www.democraticunderground.com/1002408400

[Kyad06]

1. Why would they put down a loyal Soldier?

This dog served his country and deserves the same respect as any other Veteran Glad they reunited. I have had 3 German sheperds and they are 100% loyal and very smart.

[roguevalley]

5. They snuffed nearly every dog that served in Viet Nam instead of giving them homes. Some head up

his ass general believes this is good.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

2. Thank you for posting this great story!

[Mosby]

3. K and R

thanks for posting this.

[Beacool]

4. Great news!!!

I saw an interview with her. I couldn't believe that they wanted to take the dog away and put it to sleep. I'm glad that all turned out well for her and for Rex.

[Drew Richards]

6. Great story thx for posting

[Demonaut]

7. love stories like this