Dogs really are a man’s best friend — this story is nothing but proof that dogs bring so much joy to our lives.
Marines Vietnam Veteran, John Vincent was reunited with Patch, his 5-year-old Yorkie, for one last time Thursday at the Hospice Center at the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center in Albuquerque, according to reports.
Last week, Vincent had to put the pup up for adoption at an Albuquerque Animal Welfare shelter because he had no family in New Mexico. Shelter officials said the vet may not have much time left.
Animal Welfare posted photos of the reunion on its Facebook page Friday with a post that reported Vincent and Patch were so happy to see each and to say their goodbyes.
A Special ReunionYesterday was a special day for a Veteran named John Vincent and his beloved dog Patch. Vincent was…
Posted by Albuquerque Animal Welfare on Friday, October 18, 2019
The Marine, asked Amy Neal, a social worker at the hospice center for just one thing. To see Patch one last time.
“When the request came in, it was an immediate ‘absolutely,’ and let’s do whatever we can to get it done,” Animal Welfare director Danny Nevarez said, according to the paper. “It was as simple as getting Patch over here.”
The post continued, “It was an honor to make this veteran’s final wish come true.”
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