Veteran reunited with dogs given up for adoption 6 years ago

From the Seattle Times comes an amazing story of a most unlikely reunion. Is it coincidence…or destiny?

In 2004, when he went into the Navy, Raymond Behrans, now 24, reluctantly gave up his two Beagles, a brother and sister he named Bullet and Trigger.

He had originally gotten them when he was 16 to hunt rabbits with him, hence the names. However when he put them in a rabbit pen, “They were scared of the rabbit. They didn’t hunt long. They became my lap dogs,” he said. It broke his heart to have to leave them.

After serving as a Navy Seabee in Japan, Iraq and twice in Afghanistan, he returned home, married and became a father. Settling down, he decided it was time to get another furry friend to round out his family.

As he searched online adoption agencies he was struck by two Beagles that looked like his hunting buddies/lap dogs. It seemed unbelievable but the markings were the same, the town was the same, they were brother and sister, and even the names were the same.

He contacted the agency and learned that a couple had adopted them from Behren’s mother in 2004. Now that they were moving and having a baby they were putting up the dogs for adoption.

An anonymous donor heard his story and paid the $180 adoption fee in appreciation of Behren’s service in the military.

Now six years later he is again united with Trigger and Bullet. They probably won’t be doing much rabbit hunting though.

Interesting isn’t it? One family gives up dogs because they are going to have a baby while another family adopts them to become part of their family.

Comments

[jackie]

now that is a wonderful story...made me weepy

[Linda]

YAY!!!! A wonderful story!

Linda
http://coloradofarmlife.wordpress.com

[cube]

What a sweet story. Thanks for sharing it.

[Khyra and Her Mom]

GREAT STORY!!!!!

[lilylee86]

That is great

[MJ]

I had to put my kid up for adoption - my dog was allergic to it. ;-)
Great story - a great big thank you to Raymond for his service to the US and I'm so happy to hear he has been reunited with his dogs!

[phoenix limo]

Probably i will go straight to the vet.

[Jimmy]

Would have loved to see that reunion on video and see if they still rememebered him?

[Bill Beavers Dog Crates]

Truly enjoyed this feel good story. So happy for the veteran and for the dogs. "And they lived happily ever after".

[Hannah]

So touchy and inspiring, so glad they had great ending.

[plumbing]

People who shows unconditional love to animals are really great. They are good role models.

[Fancy Dress]

Its a very inspiring story. Come to think of it, it already has been 6 years and they get to see each other again good thing they still recognize each other.

[traditional sweets]

I'm so happy for the owner and the dog. I know that dogs are loyal and very friendly so i won't think twice if the dog doesn't even remember the master.