Military Dog Reunited With Soldier 5 Years Later

[@jamesgunn7975]

To the man in North Carolina who gave Satan back to his military handler, thank you. I understand that it hurt you and your family, again thank you. God bless you and your family.

[@beamills9205]

TO DAD:......your children learned a lot about being a good person.....thank you......

[@f.mazz.459]

Ya God bless Satan...? Huh?

[@xdgaming70]

F. Mazz. The direct irony.

[@mrluigi9923]

it was nice of him to give the dog back,the army should buy him a new dog of his choice. and ,maybe the army needs to get a waiver from the handlers in future should they not want the dog at the time the dog is retired from service.all the ''what ifs'' could be sorted out by the army in due course,after all they are ''looking into it''.

[@Wendy-dk1wu]

James Gunn yes it was his from the start

[@biancac7293]

I feel so sad for both families. The change of heart was probably to honor the veteran’s service. It is not easy to part with a beloved pet and both families experienced the same thing at different times. Glad the dog is loved by so many. It just shows you how much animals add so much joy to our lives.

[@alyssaleigh6209]

That is what I think as well! Just a good guy who is thankful for a soliders service and I am sure if he reached out that he would be allowed to visit too ❤️ Sweet

[@ashleyvalentine2790]

Never separate the k9 from handlers

[@fionanicolson7642]

My wish is that the dag could interact with both families..the kids would understand better if they met the man "their dog went to work with for so long". It would bring them closure ❤

[@scarlettapplejaxsaj1767]

Very well said.

[@deb6853]

What's wrong with you people he named his dog Satan how despicable of a person he doesn't deserve that dog

[@InterstellarCloudd]

listen yall, that wasnt his just his dog..that was his fellow soldier. his brother in arms. cant take that experience from them.

[@gitadevi1810]

Sunnydoe Sooo True. Loved your take . Most accurate and spot on .

[@bryantbelvin3091]

Sunnydoe mannn that still ain’t right son. I don’t care if you got shot next to that dog. The military ain’t follow protocol, and they used the system to intimidate that poor family. ITS NOT RIGHT

[@shyannespurgin2798]

bryant belvin so the family adopted illegally🤷🏼‍♀️ law is the law sadly

[@mikeevans5810]

absolutely, and aren't these dogs micro chipped to help locate them, if not, why not?

[@wingedbull1257]

100% Right brother.

[@nikrixxx6338]

Wow! The people who adopted him must have been heartbroken 😢😢 God bless them

[@deb6853]

I wouldn't have gave the dog back cuz he named his dog Satan he doesn't deserve a noble dog giving him such a despicable name

[@wallysmith9261]

There is no greater bond then a war buddy. And a dog war buddy is the greatest!

[@deb6853]

There is no greater love than somebody who names their dog Satan the most vile Spirit on the whole universe

[@las2725]

Thank you to the family who gave this Vet his dog back. That was the honorable thing to do.

[@floydholder597]

I don't understand your complimenting the guy from, his comments I have the impression that he fought giving the dog back, until it looked like the matter was going to court. Am I wrong that he didn't do it out of the goodness in his heart until it looked like the dog would be awarded to the vet by current laws? If my interpretation of the situation is correct, then I certainly don't believe the man in NC deserves to be praised. If he was as compassionate as you're making him out to be, then Ryan never should have had to do what he did to get his service buddy back, that dog should have never been separated from his side. Now I am sorry for the family in North Carolina for the hurt and disappointment they probably endured, but I'm pretty sure their attachment and bond to Satan wasn't anywhere near what exists between Ryan and Satan after their experiences during war.

[@silntstl]

@@floydholder597 You're making an assumption. The only truth that is known is that they gave the dog back to his handler. Only those involved know why they did what they did.

[@floydholder597]

@@silntstl Tell me you didn't watch and listen to the video without telling me that you didn't watch h and listen to the video before making your "assumption" about my comment.

[@silntstl]

@@floydholder597 Look up the definition of assumption before you make yourself look more stupid than you already have.

[@larrysawler3202]

Thank you to the family who gave the dog back, it must have been painful. Peace

[@carolinepaquier8156]

I would like to thank the Richardson family. It's hard to let go of a family pet. I'm glad they put the dog's best interest ahead of their own even if it took a while. Took a while because it's hard to let go of a dog you've come to love but in the end they did the right thing setting a great example to their kids and everyone who hears this story. So THANK YOU Richardson's and I hope you won't give up. Shelters all over the country have wonderful dogs looking for forever homes. Please give them a try and see if you don't find just the dog you are looking for. :))

[@gitadevi1810]

Caroline Paquier GOD Bless the Richardsons for their Wonderful sacrifice. Big hearted and worthy of a LOT of respect. Plz adopt a doggie from a shelter so it can have a lovely family to love and be loved by

[@ladyquilldriver]

There's not enough "like" buttons for this reply. My little boy is a rescue dog. I cannot stress enough how important it is to adopt rather than Buy!

[@Kiwinan1701]

Caroline Paquier The Military should get the other family another puppy! This heartbreak is the Military’s fault for not following the rules!!

[@Canuckgirl152]

@@Kiwinan1701 Military knew they were going to be sued , they paid the Richardsons off you can bet on that ! Thats why the dog was given up to the true owner !

[@practicalwerewolf]

@@Canuckgirl152 subjective comment.... Not factual.

[@beamills9205]

THE FAMILY THAT GAVE THE DOG UP : blessings to you.....you did the right thing, however heart breaking.......God bless you......

[@mikewashington88]

Yeah they did! What a stand up family to do that. Dogs truly become part of the family, but for soldiers (Both handler and dog are soldiers), its different. They need each other, during the war, and after it. Congrats to that family for doing the right thing.

[@l154479reserve]

I am sure they gave it back rather than go through a court battle. Hope someone got them another dog.

[@azlucky1762]

Amen brother 😁

[@Infiniti-Benz]

You mean Satan bless you*

[@Maddie_XOXO_26]

This happened to my husband with his military dog. Was adopted out right from under him. We are still to this day heartbroken. I wish we had the funds and the resources back then to make a reunion possible. That dog was his battle buddy and best friend for 8 years. I’m glad this veteran got justice for those who didn’t.

[@nativechique7589]

Sorry for your loss! 8 years is a long time.

[@horsegirl07]

I just feel bad for both sides. The dogs family that adopted him because, they clearly love him so much and were clearly giving him a good home. And the soldier for wanting his partner back and with him after everything they went through. What a lucky dog to have so many people love him. Just wish it was done the right way, giving handlers the first opportunity and then if they pass a civilian family can step up. That family didn’t do anything wrong and I hope they can provide another deserving dog a loving home.

[@1anythingandeverything]

you said EVERYTHING i was thinking

[@cgt1373]

Agreed. They didn't deserve to be rolled over like that by an aggressive and nasty attorney

[@CherryBlossom-et1jj]

All these hero dogs should all be adopted by their handlers who’d gone thru battles together. The government should made this into law legally. Dogs are so loyal, trustworthy better than humans❤

[@deb6853]

He named his dog Satan anybody who does that doesn't deserve that dog

[@sandraross4770]

God bless this wonderful family who allowed this dog soldier to be with his dad soldier! What a gift❤️❤️❤️

[@deb6853]

Why isn't anybody bringing up the fact that he named his dog Satan what a disservice what a disgrace he doesn't deserve that dog

[@deb6853]

And you're disgraceful for saying that this family is wonderful after they named their dogs Satan

[@kawythowy867]

Thank you Mr Richardson for giving the dog back. I know it was hard and I’m sorry and thank you for what you did. There are so many sweet pups in the shelters and I hope you find one for you and your family.

[@diannecampbell18]

Get another right away helps the hurt.

[@RaleighLink]

People should stop blaming the family that adopted this dog, it was the military who gave the dog away... families don't adopt dogs with the intent of getting rid of them or giving them bad homes. I'm sure they loved the dog as much as this guy. I'm glad the dog is back with him but I do feel bad for the family.

[@splashkid8410]

Daniel Blakeley exactly

[@VIPK9]

@Daniel Blakeley I would never give up a pet that I had for 5 years

[@Nepheson]

Splash Kid well I didn’t expect to see you here

[@mariearmstrong9185]

I'm not blaming anyone. I DO feel sad for the family who adopted the dog, who LOVED the dog. My heart breaks for them.

[@reaper6-268]

@monklington everjet That dog saved his fucking life, he formed a bond with his dog, it’s HIS dog, they’ve spent years together so yes that’s his dog. Nobody else’s, HIS

[@db3467]

The family in North Carolina did the right thing. These veterans have gone through enough.

[@deb6853]

I wouldn't have gave him the dog back cuz he named his dog Satan how crawl what a disgusting name to give a noble dog

[@gmctech]

As long as I knew the dog was going to be well cared for, there is no way I could keep that dog... they deserve to be together....

[@lavenderjade8]

gmctech was that you that gave the dog back if so I commend you your awesome for giving him back :D if it wasn't you then who ever did is awesome very honorable :D

[@Spyderz-xo9rz]

Stop pretending to be someone else ...just for attention.Loser☆☆

[@denniswesley7455]

I know was a tough decision we all love our dogs that you to are a Patriot

[@johnjohnohanasian2544]

@@Spyderz-xo9rz I'm pretty sure it was a hypothetical if he was trying to gain attention from pretending to be someone he isn't I'm sure there would have been this big long spiel to go with it. So instead of telling him not to be a loser maybe you should get a better handle on reality and not jump to conclusions just a thought

[@NuttedInYoMom]

@@johnjohnohanasian2544 Agreed.

[@gdedmonds2001]

Beautiful dog

[@deb6853]

Yeah but his name is Satan he doesn't deserve that dog for giving him that name made me sick to my stomach

[@mariaelenavecchione2213]

Doing the right thing always hurts but the feeling deep inside is stronger than pain.

[@laurafedora5385]

This is so sad, the military should always give soldiers first refusal. The other family must have been devastated.

[@ferntontegode419]

In

[@susanmitchell9257]

That should be top priority who had the dog. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@deb6853]

What's wrong with you people the Richardson's name their dogs Satan the most despicable Spirit on the whole planet of the universe what's wrong with you people nobody even mentioned that one time

[@donellbanks417]

I really hope by now that any soldier that was in a war should be able to take home their dog/bestfriend! There’s nothing like the relationship between a man and his bestfriend 😍

[@lukeserfontein2838]

Nothing beats the connection between a person and their dog ❤

[@debbiepeter112]

Why give the dog to someone else? Why not contact the handler first and give them the choice to adopt the dog before looking elsewhere?

[@barbaralogan3733]

The handler was never notified when the dog was retired.

[@carolannetitmus8878]

The army screwed up...now if they wanted to find the soldier then no problem.

[@3crowns21]

The army is one big bureaucracy that screws up all the time. Not intentional.

[@themadballer1488]

The admin side of a lot of military commands is messed up.

[@SFbayArea94121]

debbie peter because bureaucracy and vets come last seemingly even for the military which they served for . It’s all about (this countries main concern) the alphabet soup 🍲lgbtq 🏳️‍🌈 ..rhejdjtjddjrjykckv. They come first and foremost in this country. The true “heroes” lulz 😂

[@luisacama2933]

I did feel that Satan belonged with his handler because of what they had been through together and when I saw Satan responding to the commands in the Czech language it was confirmation that Satan is now where he rightfully belongs.

[@nyla-amarasmit8117]

@Neji The Siberian Husky what do u think is funny? The language mentioned or? Just wondering? I love dogs. Sad to see military no respect for them to even give the handlers the first adoption option. They literally have no say in if they serve. Most die. Or protect many human lives. Why after retiring are they not going to a person who understands them loves them? That said i trained dog will mostly always remembers his her known commandos so the person commenting did see that wrong as confirmation as the reason to why he is at the correct home. Even though i think he belongs to the vet in this case also. Not because of the training. Ive trained rescue dogs. Ive trained dogs for 7 years including few of my own. My eldest and fav dog, i won agility with her. She is really good with around 200 to 300 dutch words. Im dutch. So she knows hand signals, commands but also non official ones. Like saying in dutch staying overnight vs just a quick shopping for food thing.. Im chronic ill now. She turns 12. I love her soo much. Damn we need to find a cure for dogs dying so fast, fast. 😉🙏 because i cant lose her lol. She is now my special help dog. I can do so much with her. She understands so much. Our 2 younger ones way less their soul feels younger. The youngest we train she is 7 months. The middle one is i think 6, and she trained for 4 years.. but she has bit more ahdh then oldest one. Maybe because full bordercollie. Anyway love to hear what was funny. 🕊

[@Leguan216]

It isnt czech - its german. Yes I m aware the soldier itself says its czech, but it isnt

[@lilianyoung6272]

Luisa Cama m

[@iamwhoisayiam4194]

@@Leguan216 Thanks for explaining, that was very considerate of you. I do not see how that would be funny tho? Instead of laughing, they could have simply informed the commenter. I certainly didn't know, and I am sure many others didn't as well. It is called a learning experience. And for the two that laughed, you do not know everything either. JS

[@dom.rockchalkjayhawk.8990]

Luisa Cama he gave him back because he knew he was gonna fight like hell for that dog and didn’t want to go through that

[@angelanabozny83]

That family kept the dog safe, they took care of him until they were brought back together again that man and his family are beautiful!!!❤

[@tossedsalad5532]

Thank you to the Family who gave the Dog back to the Ryan Thank you Richardson's

[@lisamartin6387]

Thank you & God bless you Mr. Richardson

[@cathyrusso9742]

You give that dog back, that's a courageous veteran's dog. Glad you did the right thing, sir.

[@bgroyal1714]

They didn’t do the right thing actually. They had a legal battle, which means that it wasn’t their choice to do the right thing, it was forced. So yep! They didn’t do the right thing.

[@Shylade]

Would have been nice for the same thing to have happened to the dog that wasn’t given back to Dixon in War Dog documentary.. have you seen it? That cop was an ass

[@00ninja00]

BGRoyal agreed. Idk why people think he gave the dog back voluntarily??? No, he didn’t do the right thing. He said no and the vet had to file a lawsuit in order to get his dog back.

[@leegacy3099]

God Bless you Mr Richardson. You did the right thing.

[@joeywestbrook4176]

Yes he did. God Bless him

[@marietheresa7866]

Leegacy I love Richardson Senior AND Junior. What gorgeous, noble souls. Folks like U make this world a better place and the real gud news is that NDE survivors met their pets in Heaven. That's a place wide open for people who have such unselfish love for others , oyr furry pals included.

[@Infiniti-Benz]

Satan bless you* 👹

[@Katch.22]

oh sweet baby😢❤ loved so much

[@laneowen433]

Heart wrenching for both men

[@cantunderstandfoolishpeeps2036]

thank you to the family for giving the dog back to the soldier! i am sorry for your loss, but you did the right thing! you are a true hero!!

[@lilybond6485]

Thank you Richardson family

[@colinsoileau5033]

If I had a dog that was someone’s battle buddy I would have to give him up. I have respect for the military and if anyone had true respect for the military you would too.

[@thewind6047]

Sure but that doesn’t mean it wouldn’t be extremely difficult. Your not humane if at first you don’t refuse. Have you ever had a family pet die? It feels the exact same as a family member.

[@brendapatton8276]

Thank you so much for giving him back

[@shanoc1644]

I had the pleasure of training with Satan back in 2013 in the last class of TEDD for the army. All around amazing dog, hard worker and overall smartest K9 I have seen. But that was cut short when they said he was non deployable due to being a heat casualty. Made my love for German Shepards even bigger. Your a lucky man to have a pal like Satan in your life.

[@davidm3maniac201]

shane cain big respect to you Shane. Lovely gsd and you still in the army. If so stay safe buddy

[@nyla-amarasmit8117]

@@davidm3maniac201 what is gsd?

[@nyla-amarasmit8117]

Shane heat casualty? He was trained so well before finding out if he could handle the heat of middle east?? Really??

[@davidm3maniac201]

@@nyla-amarasmit8117 German shepherd dog.. You will see it alot when people comment on these dogs. Some people just put G.S. Take care DAVID I ADORE THESE THIS BREED.

[@MrAMYJACK]

I don't believe you sorry.

[@michaelb1761]

The military is a lot better now than it was during Vietnam. My uncle was a dog handler in Vietnam; they just killed all of those dogs. Fortunately for me, my grandfather didn't ask, he just took the ship dog home at the end of WW2. That dog saved my mom's life, literally.

[@johnbeaupain]

God bless the Richardson family. What a tough choice to make. God bless all.

[@Infiniti-Benz]

Satan bless them* 👺

[@loreleihebdon6595]

Thank God that family took good care of him.

[@marybethmarlar]

I got chill bumps when I heard what he went thru just to get the dog back. Omg that's amazing and God bless them both.

[@betsygarcia4346]

That was a slap in the face to this army veteran and his dog. Thank God, the kind gentleman that had him had a heart and gave him the dog. The thing that bothers me is that poor dog being shifted around like that like he was property. If the US Government had done the right thing in the beginning, no one would have suffered.

[@robinellison6708]

Thank you for your service sir. 🇺🇸 Thank you to the family in North Carolina for giving the dog back to his handler. God bless you all.

[@Infiniti-Benz]

Satan bless you all* 😈

[@richardhemenway7528]

Thanks to all involved in this and all battles to get the dogs back with their handlers. I would like to see the military make a change about these prousish dogs. They like their handlers are veterans and the dogs should be given the same curticy and respect. Thank you all for your service and God Bless you all ❤🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@robertstutesman7764]

Imagine so much love you fight over who keeps you. I'm super proud he allowed his battle buddy to come home. While I respect the love for a dog, you can't imagine the bond the combat buddies share.

[@em1osmurf]

thank god there are people like this.

[@whips9592]

the person who give the dog back thank you. You got a family back together again. thank you it like a gift from god the dog going back to his master. thank you mate

[@Auntie-Sara]

I'm sorry for the Richardson family because they hurt now yet right IS right and had it been done properly there would be no pain. Thank You Richardson's

[@sammyjocatlady7551]

God bless Mr Richardson for letting him go. Tough decision

[@chellychevres2969]

Thank you for your service, but you need to thank that family, that took such good care of him and even fought for him.

[@debbiesanderson9179]

So glad he got his dog back. And the family that adopted him so sorry .❤

[@zazelle1801]

A big 👍 to the family who adopted the dog for giving the dog up to the handler that broke their hearts but hopefully they can visit the dog. Aside from the handlers missing the dog partners, the dogs for sure are missing their handlers. It would be deserving for both the handlers and the dog partners to be together even after the war.

[@jacquelinestephenson323]

I love how close this soldier is with his dad.

[@jostewart554]

I am realy happy for this veteran. Im Australian abd i want to thank you for your service. Thank you. ❤❤ Im so glad you have your dog back.

[@leemead8898]

Thank you Ryan for service and sacrifice ! Prayers for you ! Awesome so happy for them ! 🇺🇸💪 Happy tears for them both !

[@CBREngines]

The man who gave back this mans best friend back. Is by far the most honorable shit ever. Mr richerson! You brought 2 souls that kept each other alive back together. Your a hero to!

[@eileen8974]

I hope the Richardsons have a wonderful dog now too, although you can never replace your pet, you can love another that needs a good home, thanks to the Richardsons, for giving this Veteran his life back, My father was in WW2, and korea, he never got his mind back, he was gone mentally before I was even born, I so wish he had of had a dog by his side during the really rough times. Bless you all, and especially for the Richardson's for their change of heart. I know how hard that must have been for you all. Blessings to you all. and thank you and Satan for the blank cheque you wrote with your lives for someone like me and my blessed children to keep us free.

[@robertacarpenter9732]

this soldier who fought with the dog and loved that dog as we all do as dog owners.... but we never have walk our dogs in a mine field or worry about being shot every minute of our day .... we cannot understand what they went through together.... and to make that man go through legal matters to get back his buddy and fellow soldier back.... dude he was such a great dog to your family because of this soldier ......nice way to thank that soldier for his service!

[@Miili1]

Imagine when he was in the army and he wanted the dog to hunt someone and he said satan fetch his soul.That victim would be scared to the bone

[@MattyDemello]

lol right!

[@memphisherbert5746]

eh the dog found bombs

[@franjones7953]

I am so happy you have your dog back nobody knows the love we have for our buddy

[@USAIRFORCE621]

How could a family deny a wounded veteran his dog, a dog he served with, a dog who clearly saved his life, a dog that was his not theirs?!

[@BCFB09]

Jake Kellogg If you have never experienced the lost of a dearly loved pet then you have no idea what the Richardson Family had to deal with. It would be hard for any family to have to give up a pet. My Family and I have had to deal with those emotions!

[@greenrosenz]

Because they loved their dog. It wasn't their fault was it and that dog had bonded and was loved by the Richardson family.

[@jenynz5334]

And it went to a special needs person in the family... So it was just as needed and probably had kids to play with. Who's to say who really deserved it?

[@TIENGLISH-hv6wk]

My hats off to guy who decide to give Satan back. !! I’m sure it was painful to do that..What a wonderful story .. I remember “way back” when they used to not allow those dogs to return 😢 … I’m so glad times changed and are Finally recognizing the emotional bond and attachment both soldiers and dogs developed serving our Country. Surely that is the least we can do for the Men Women and Dogs who risked both lives serving Country. It’s got to help mentally and emotionally. HOW MANY OF US CAN SAY THAT WE HAVE PEOPLE IN OUR LIVES like these dogs? ❤❤🎉

[@mariearmstrong9185]

The family who adopted this beautiful dog did nothing wrong. My heart breaks for the family to who adopted by him. I can't imagine having to to give my dog away.

[@candypal700]

The dog seems so much happier with the fellow soldier as he spends more time playing ball and training him where the other guy has a disability..It must of been hard to give him up but he made the right decision..God bless him...🙏

[@hellosunshine9915]

I so glad they brought these dogs back to the US ! Hope they all get returned to there handlers ❤️

[@kaykessler5729]

Thank you both for your service

[@icekidt4091]

The dog spent more time with the family than it did with the soldier. Dogs build bonds with the individuals they are around the longest. Imagine being a grown man and not having the heart to know when to let go of something for the greater good. Poor kids who got their best friend ripped away from them.

[@DenaMarie90]

He served with that dog. I’m sorry that you’re obviously too young to understand that but it is a bond that can’t come close to anything else.

[@carolannetitmus8878]

@@DenaMarie90 Age isn't the point the fact that this person has never put their lives in the hand/paws of a trained dog speaks volumes. The bond they shared in battle and the training Satan had far outways the bond a kid has for its pet. Kids can get a dog from the pound any day.

[@2007KB]

So nice of the man to give the dog back. It was the right thing to do but a painful one. 👏🙏

[@ainelawlor5755]

Really The dog should of been given to him straight away glad there back together God bless you both

[@mikepmena29]

God Bless America and God bless the men and women that serve our country and the military dogs as well thank you from all of you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@gml9312]

They deserve to be together again.

[@3crowns21]

They didn't say how old the dog is. If 10, then maybe 5-6 good years left. I wish dogs lived longer!

[@nihonkokusai]

@@3crowns21 family reunited

[@brianlewis2763]

Their is no way I would keep that dog from that veteran. Both fought for our future and past. Touching story.

[@Thetequilashooter1]

I feel sorry for the family who had to give him up. They didn’t screw up . It must have killed them to let him go. Hats off to them for doing the right thing in the end.

[@kvasnaik8920]

Thank you ,a dog is a soulmate not just anything

[@pup9et]

Right, The US Military couldnt make contact with you eh.. But i bet if you were due back from leave and never came back they would find you. Thank you for your service sir!

[@markbengston1501]

GOD bless you and your dog Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you both From a wheelchair bound Vietnam Veteran

[@diligentone-six2688]

That Dog fought with that Soldier. They deserve to be together. You can't break a Man's love to it's Best Friend.

[@MaryKnox-tp8od]

Thank God you got your dog back thank you for your service and god bless you both ❤

[@waserafghani9741]

Hey brother I’m from Afghanistan and I would like to thank you for your service much love from Waser to you brother

[@karpenterangfurrmamandpochocoy]

Great job great people.thank you for 4

[@felixthecat4919]

This just absolutely warms my heart to see that he got his partner back after 5 years

[@GV710]

Love is what matters,Thank you family who gave a man his Military Pup back.❤

[@GravetoGhost]

man I can't imagine how hard it was for that family to give him up he must have been a great dog but as hard as it was it was a good thing that soldier deserves his dog what they went threw and lives they saved wow what a story

[@renieh1000]

THANK YOU the Richardsons. This pair are true ' family' .....everyone - especially all the appendages of the 'military' , need to look after all veterans in the first instance...........

[@renieh1000]

The Richardsons with their big hearts may have lost a beautiful adopted dog.....hopefully Satan has sparked some joy for his handler after such a shiteful experience

[@mariemackey6132]

Made my day, god bless you guys. 🐕🇺🇸

[@constantdarkfog49]

Best wishes , Thank you to the family who finally returned the dog to his military brother, very nice of ya's to do that.

[@parkerparker9092]

It's sad the dog has been torn away from the family that he was given to. It was not their fault that the Army did not follow whatever rules to reunite a military war dog with it's handler. Big thumbs up to the family for not prolonging the fight and giving the dog up to the Veteran. But I am happy for the Veteran that he has his dog back. It's sad, like a child going thru custody from one parent to another.

[@st7650]

That’s so amazing that these animals have a chance to live out there days being retired and get to enjoy what time it has left. It’s great for humans and the animals

[@kurtmckelvey639]

God knew what he was doing when he a Dog !! Wonderful Companion !!! 🐺

[@dayleblair3494]

Thank you for giving up your pal to his combat friend!!! I know you will find another dog that was waiting for you! xoxo

[@rhondah.1478]

I'm sorry that a custody battle nearly ensued over Satan and I feel for the man who had adopted him, but I'm glad to see the dog back with his battle buddy. The soldiers should have been given the ability to adopt their working dogs once that program was over.

[@generaloutlaw3213]

Thank you, Richardson family.

[@mielvanvelzen5967]

Wait legal battle? I mean i know you might love your dog but if you found out it belonged to a vet i would've just asked if i could see it every once in a while.

[@meganroberts5910]

Miel van Velzen exactly! I'm sure the veteran would be more than happy to do visits and keep in contact.

[@sheiladodds4186]

You are not the retired Vet. The family was right to give this dog back. This is a trained war dog and his trainer retired and who wouldn't want to see this outcome...

[@mcclusho]

veteran worship is ridiculous

[@izzystopa9381]

yeah but when you’ve been through so much with them and you have such a strong connection it’s impossible to see your life without them. even if its “just a dog” the dog means the world to him. from personal experience, i could never ever imagine my dog with someone else.

[@laytonadams3207]

Same

[@mirellamarie7956]

What a beautiful companion !

[@sin_sin_nati_boy5298]

I find it a little bit in poor taste to deny the vet his dog in the first place. Good to hear the guy came to his senses, probably because he couldn’t afford the legal battle the vet and his lawyer were prepared to go through. Even if the dog has 2 good homes, it deserves to be with the vet that it fought side by side with and saved the life of him and his fellow soldiers. Y’all saying not to uproot it from the new family are not understanding a bond between a dog and human. If you think you do, well then Times it by 10 when your dog saved your life from getting blown up. Obviously the vet is going to give him just as good of a home if not better with the gratitude and love they share with each other from their experiences. Richardson didn’t do much but attempt to give the vet a hard time till he would have had to start coming out his pocket. Millions of great dogs need homes. Not to mention I’m sure the vet knows it’s training and how much enjoyment his dog gets out of doing those drills.. Richardson looks like he doesn’t get up out of that chair very often, let alone able to do the drills the dog enjoys that the veteran will do with the dog. just playing ‘fetch’ may not be stimulating enough, far too intelligent of a dog for normal family fun like that.

[@chichitex1252]

So glad the veteran eventually got his dog.❤

[@donovanbarr5134]

I still feel really sorry for the family in North Carolina, nonetheless

[@JustMe-ec2ph]

That's it! Even if you think it was the right thing to do for the dog to go to the Vet if you are a caring person and a dog lover you will feel sorry for the man that had to give him up! It's not the man's fault the Military messed up!! Imagine if someone knocked on your door and told you that you were incorrectly given your dog and had to give him or her up. We don't know how attached the dog had got with him, either. I'm not saying the dog shouldn't go back to the vet but it's wrong to be critical of the man that loved the dog that he thought would be a part of his family for the rest of the dog's life!

[@catoguin5920]

I agree...but I also think the family should have offered the dog back as soon as they heard he was for the veteran he went to war with..but if there were children involved, it would have been nice if they had taken them to a shelter and let them pick out a new pup

[@suedexter9557]

Donovan Barr yes agree, they loved him too. A dog to me and many others are not just a pet but a family and partner in life. The military gentleman lost his family as well and wanted him back into his life. The other gentleman took great care of Satan and returned him back home to his original family -did a great thing, yet heart breaking. Yet imagine bonding out in the field were with out Satan he would have been killed, and having Satan by his side when you are out of the country must have comforted him in so many ways. Blessings to all

[@beamills9205]

@@JustMe-ec2ph it would break my heart, but IF i fought to keep the dog & won, i'd be haunted all of my life .........the family did the right thing and taught their kids an invaluable lesson of sacrifice , doing the right thing, and taking the HIGH ROAD.......the road less traveled.........

[@JustMe-ec2ph]

@@beamills9205 I wasn't saying he should had fought to keep the dog! Just saying I can understand how hard it was for him and people just need compassion to how it felt to get a dog that he believed was his and having so much love for then find out he needed to give the dog up :( which was the right thing to do just doesn't mean it was the easy thing to do.

[@brianpaul8572]

The family that had him for 5 years, did no wrong. It must have broken their hearts. But bless them for giving him up to his army buddy !

[@JustMe-ec2ph]

I can't come down on either side of this :( It was not the fault of the people that had the dog that the Military messed up. I know how attached I get and can't know how attached the dog had got to them, either. I know the Vet should had been given the dog to start with! How long was the dog with the people that the Military gave the dog to? The man did the right thing returning the dog to the Vet but all of you being critical think about if someone knocked on your dog and told you that you were given the dog incorrectly and it had to go to someone else. You would feel the pain for the other people but that wouldn't take away your pain of having to give the dog up.

[@Aleshov]

I know what you are saying. There really was no right and wrong here. This whole ordeal was a mess. Cant condemn the Richardsons for adopting Satan and wanting to keep him; he became a member of their family. Cant condemn Anderson since he served with Satan and just wanted his brother back. Anderson getting his brother back denied the Richardsons themselves a much loved member of the family. Also with the Richardsons keeping Satan, caused Anderson emotional pain. As i said theres no right and wrong between these 2 families. This is a tough ordeal.

[@bonniest.pierre2045]

I suspect some money changed hands with whoever handled the dogs transfers. (Not necessarily the people who ended up with the dogs). It's in the procedure manuals and those have to be followed. There where 250 dogs that were not offered to their handlers. Shameful.

[@MegaRaton08]

Stories that I love to watch. A 1000 thanks for your service