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Disabled veteran gifted RV after leaving beloved dog at Fort Worth fire station

26.05.2026 15:37 1 min 1 source РУС
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Disabled veteran gifted RV after leaving beloved dog at Fort Worth fire station
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A homeless disabled veteran, Tom, who lived on the streets for about 20 months, received an RV from the nonprofit Operation Texas Strong. He had previously left his dog, Jake, at a Fort Worth fire station with a three-page letter explaining he could no longer care for the pet. Firefighters adopted the dog, and the story drew attention to the veteran. A GoFundMe was also created to cover RV maintenance and medical expenses.

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