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    Injured Veteran Adopts A Shelter Dog To Pay It Forward

    October is Adopt A Shelter Dog Month and you might just want to grab the tissues now...

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    Featuring United States Marine Corps veteran Dan Lasko, who sustained injuries during his deployment that resulted in the amputation of his left leg from the knee down, this video chronicles his struggle adjusting to his new life and watching him fall in love with Wally, his new canine best friend while also striving to help Maggie, a rescue dog in need.