There’s a pup in my house–a husky/blue-heeler mix–who sparked my imagination and led me to write Look Again, A novella featuring a wounded Navy SEAL veteran and the dog (and woman) who changed his life for the better.
Researching the use of therapy dogs taught me about dogs used in military service (See my last blog post–“Navy SEALs can be dogs, too”.) A reader pointed me to the following YouTube video highlighting the tremendous bond between the soldier and his dog. How heartbreaking to view photos of a canine companion lying next to a coffin or a headstone. And yet, how heartening to see soldiers sleeping with their dogs or gazing into their loyal companion’s eyes and sharing a special connection. Military dogs are everything we want our soldiers to be–fearless, tireless, unflagging, and utterly loyal. If this link doesn’t move you, nothing will!