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Nov 13Liked by Tara Ross

Touching story. I think it was no coincidence that dog is spelled backwards for God. The are perhaps the only devoted pet that is faithful to its owner, loves unconditionally and sacrifice its own life to protect its master.

❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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Nov 13Liked by Tara Ross

I LOVE this story! TY for giving me a big smile in my heart!

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Nov 13Liked by Tara Ross

You gotta love a good dog story! Dogs are such great companions and can cheer you when nothing else can!

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Nov 13Liked by Tara Ross

A beautiful story of a heroic canine. Smoky was every bit a warrior and supported not only his G.I., but every one of them. Looking forward to more stories about Smoky’s adventures in America. Becoming a therapy dog was a great calling for the little pup. This story made me smile.

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Nov 13Liked by Tara Ross

What an uplifting story Tara, thank you! I personally got two emotional support dogs when I was fighting a long bout of depression. Think dogs play a very important role in mental health medicine and there should be many more helping people

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Nov 13Liked by Tara Ross

The many stories we are told of so many different animals and their feats are a joy to the heart. This one is no less wonderful than the others and gives me a smile. Thanks, Tara!

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Nov 13Liked by Tara Ross

Great story. Animals in service are always appreciated, especially today!

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Nov 13Liked by Tara Ross

Thanks Tara for an uplifting heartfelt story of this little Yorkie! I'm sure their are many more animal stories from many wars please share them also!!!

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Nov 13Liked by Tara Ross

👍👍👍

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Nov 13Liked by Tara Ross

I’d love to read about Smokey getting into that foxhole. Thanks, Tara. It was good to have my heart strings tugged a little.

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Loved this story and You, will reStack ASAP 💯👍🤗

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Thank you!

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No cat would ever go through this....

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William (Bill) Wynne was my uncle. He loved all dogs but especially Smoky. She has been designated the first therapy dog. Bill was suffering from dengue fever so he had time to train Smoky and teach her over 3000 tricks. He gave dog shows at the hospitals and later at theaters and even on TV. "Mister Poky and Smoky", ran for 2 years and never repeated a trick. There are now ten statues of her around the world. Unfortunately Bill passed away in 2021 at the age of 99.

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Thank you, Tara.

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Amazing story that is awesome. Thanks Tara. Looking for the follow on stories you mentioned.

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🇺🇸 Great story, thanks TR 🇺🇲

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