This was tilmed yesterday at the community adoption event in San Diego, California. The dog is Duke, a 10-year-old German Shepherd being showcased for adoption. The veteran is Tech Sergeant James Parker, 39, Air Force, walking through the parking lot heading into the store. Duke served with James in Afghanistan from 2011-2013. When Duke retired from military service two years ago, James couldn't adopt him immediately-rental restrictions. Duke went into the adoption system. James had been searching for months through databases.
Yesterday, James was at the pet store buying supplies. Had no idea there was an adoption event happening. Duke was sitting with volunteers at the outdoor table.
Watch what happened. James walks through the parking lot. Duke's head snaps up. Sees James. Goes completely rigid.
Staring. Then breaks into a full sprint. Rips the leash from the volunteer's hand. Runs straight across the parking lot. Launches into James's chest. Both crash to the ground. Duke frantically checking James's face with his nose. Whining. Tail going insane. James wrapping both arms around Duke. Sobbing. "I've been looking everywhere for you. Everywhere." Volunteer told us: "Duke saw James and just took off. The recognition was instant. l've never seen anything like it." James adopted Duke immediately. Took him home yesterday. Ten years after serving together. Found by complete chance in a parking lot. James told us: "I searched every database for months. Never expected to find him at a random pet store. But Duke found me." Sometimes the reunion you're desperately searching for happens when you're just buying dog food.
‘We render our highest, snappiest, and most respectful final Scout salute to you’
LOOK: The Boy Scouts of the Philippines Tacloban City Council pays tribute to its Senior Scout member Chriz Lorenz Fabian, the 15-year-old student who died during the shooting incident at San Jose National High School on June 22.
“You fought the good fight, you stood as a shield for others, and you lived out the Scout Oath and Law until your very last breath. Your heroism at San Jose National High School will never be forgotten,” the statement reads. | 📷: Boy Scouts of the Philippines Tacloban City Council/Facebook
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Esto es un milagro
Grabe mapikon ang mga bata ngayon, krimen na literal kapag nagalit. Mabuti na lang at nabuhay kami sa panahon noon na pag uwi mo sa bahay eh may bunot, floorwax saka bakal yung loob ng bag mo, pero wala namang namb*ril. 🥹
Parang mas ok pa pala yung mga nasasapian na mga bata noong 90's. Kesyo totoo o hindi, kesa naman lumabas ang totoong dem*n sa pamamagitan ng mga karahasan sa schools. 🥹
People don't realize that you can actually push someone so far that they no longer want anything to do with you. This applies to friendships, relationships, or even family. Sometimes people assume that because you love them, whether as a friend, partner, or family member, you will continue to tolerate anything: disrespect, neglect, hurtful actions, lack of effort, or emotional stress.
Everyone has limits, and there is only so much one person can take before they choose peace over connection.