In a hushed courtroom, a former soldier in uniform made one heartfelt request: to say goodbye to his service dog, the loyal companion who had carried him through war and trauma.
Through trembling words, he described how the dog had calmed his fears, woken him from nightmares, and reminded him he wasn’t alone.
When he knelt and opened his arms, the dog rested its head against his chest. The room fell silent, many wiping away tears.
Touched, the judge made an exception, allowing the dog to stay by his side. It was more than a farewell—it was a moving reminder of the healing bond between veterans and their service animals.
