Some pups are simply born under a lucky star. This little pooch, despite being a stray, had a destiny he was determined to fulfill. He knew in his heart that he would find a loving owner, and with a level of confidence and courage that would make anyone envious, he strolled onto a naval base and…
…found a hooman to take care of him!
Griffon Decided He Didn’t Want the Life of a Stray
So, what did Griffin do? He walked onto a naval base and picked himself a hooman.
Learn from his example!
This good boy just walked in and decided he wanted an owner. The stray life was no good for him, and he wanted a change. Born and raised on the streets, this six-month-old pupper knew that street life wasn’t for him. It was too rough for Griffin’s kind soul.
Enter the scene: one U.S. naval base overseas, one U.S. Naval Commander, and the rest of his companions at the base.
When the Commander saw Griffin approaching him, he knew the pup was destined to wander inside their base. You don’t get to see many dogs just entering a military facility every day.
“A U.S. Naval Commander saw the little dog and immediately recognized he wouldn’t survive long alone in such a dangerous environment; scooping the pup up into his arms as he was reminded of his unit’s motto, ‘Those who arrive alive, leave alive,’ and he knew it had to apply to this little soul too,” Paws of War, a non-profit organization, reported on their Facebook page.
When the rumor spread that there was a puppy on the base, everyone went nuts. They all wanted to meet the little guy who had so much courage to enter the facility with so many big, mighty guys.
The army suits and the big guns didn’t scare little Griffin. He won their hearts, knocked them out of their military boots, and made himself a tiny hero.
The Commander, who wished to remain anonymous, didn’t want to leave Griffin behind. Originally from Maryland, this brave soldier had a wife and kids who were beyond ecstatic to have a pup like Griffin.
Griffin Becomes Part of the Family
Little Griffin became family. He became a beam of light in everyone’s daily life. And, little Griffin made his wish come true: he got himself the hooman he deserved.
Thanks to support and donations to Paws of War, the non-profit organization that provides service dogs to veterans, Griffin was able to move from the base to Maryland, into his new family home.
He was reunited with his Commander, the first person he laid eyes on, and the first human who understood how precious Griffin really is.
Today, Griffin serves and protects his family, just the way his hooman daddy does.
Conclusion
Griffin’s story is a heartwarming example of how fate and determination can lead to the most beautiful outcomes. From being a stray on the streets to finding a loving family, Griffin’s journey is a testament to the incredible bond between humans and animals. Thanks to the compassionate actions of a U.S. Naval Commander and the support of Paws of War, Griffin now has the life he always dreamed of, filled with love, care, and a sense of belonging.
