I am glad that Ikar and his handler were reunited. The dogs all deserved better than what happened. They are veterans , too❤️🐾
@miss_midge_8 жыл бұрын
I love it when he whispers "I love you" to the dog.
@PhyuckYew7 жыл бұрын
I do the same with my dogs. I use to hold them like a baby and sing to them when they were puppies. Why I do this? Because dogs are amazing.
@miss_midge_7 жыл бұрын
I sing to my kitty. Why?? 'cause HE'S amazing. :D.
@msndb7 жыл бұрын
miss_midge_6515 same 🐕😍
@tshidisoshadrack8997 жыл бұрын
miss_midge_6515
@nathanlifeala28537 жыл бұрын
miss_midge_6515 j
@mdee8603 жыл бұрын
Love this. So grateful to the rescue group. These dogs deserve respect & a loving retirement for the stress, terror & atrocities they witnessed & survived. Kudos.
@roberteaton36393 жыл бұрын
The army should have a program for reuniting handlers with their dogs.
@subyouwont3 жыл бұрын
@@aidancarmody99 I thought that was just a volunteer group
@ChadForquer2 жыл бұрын
Not as simple as police dogs. The military dogs could work with several handlers before they retire. The program has to pick which one will get the dog. With the police force a dog will only work with one officer most of the time and when they retire the officer will get the dog.
@2K9s Жыл бұрын
@@ChadForquer and do you know why?
@theamericanextremist Жыл бұрын
@@2K9s because a dog can serve in combat much longer than a soldier can
@stevehuggett2098 Жыл бұрын
To the Army (almost every nation's army), it's war dogs are expendable collateral, a piece of equipment, nothing more. The army is not primarily concerned with people's feelings, and sadly, not with the consequences such cold-bloodedness has on affected veterans. The dogs receive very little consideration beyond care that keeps them alive and functioning while useful. I'm a veteran, and though not in my service a dog handler on mission deployment, I had a hand in their training, and fought for the welfare of the personnel and animals affected by current mission practices, post service...without great success, let me add. The Military are 'mission specific', with little regard for 'feelings'.
@elizabethlinsay91935 жыл бұрын
When the soldier said "I love you" to his buddy, my heart started crying!
@wandaburgess94003 жыл бұрын
Me too Elizabeth!
@briandavid46103 жыл бұрын
Same here ☺️
@deborahcustance27543 жыл бұрын
Just your heart? I am still wiping away the tears LOL
@kat38712 жыл бұрын
My whole body did. I'm typing through blurry, teary eyes. ❤️😭🐕🦺🐾🐾🇺🇲
@micheleroyalty409210 ай бұрын
He sure knew his guy, didn’t he? He has many years of happy times.
@sirdukeusa32894 жыл бұрын
So glad you got your buddy back. Thank you both for your service, I salute you both.
@MrsRavenclaw4 жыл бұрын
Instead of all the negative we see on a daily basis on the news, we need to see more things like this. ❤🐶 I am crying happy tears for these two, as well as knowing others are being reunited.
@jinraigami33492 жыл бұрын
Positive happens every day. It is just our human nature to notice only the bad stuff.
@moekontze1169 ай бұрын
That is why I don’t watch news. It is misery n enough to make you depressed. I watch animals and happy stories coz it uplifting to our souls❤
@laurafedora53854 жыл бұрын
Beautiful dog, can’t believe he was treated so badly, glad he’s safe now
@goldsilverandiamonds8 жыл бұрын
All war/military dogs deserve to be given good loving homes after service and taken care of medically just like other Veterans. Really nice to see these vet's save each other.
@wnewfmer4 жыл бұрын
"Hope he remembers me." He never forgot you....
@johnrussell589610 ай бұрын
right next to my dog I would never go back home without my dog
@g.m.c.66064 жыл бұрын
Thank you to the people who took care of these dogs even without being paid. Thank you for caring & ALL that you did to keep them alive & safe. What a wonderful place. Beautiful story. 💛
@user-xb1pw2mv9h10 ай бұрын
Beautiful😊
@alcharlescap4 жыл бұрын
Who ever the person is that took care of these dogs, THANK YOU!
@terrybardy28484 жыл бұрын
I just hope they have each other for a long time! Thank you both for your service and welcome home!
@pommefrites97613 жыл бұрын
a prayer for them both ea. night would be appropriate.
@GaryMCurran7 жыл бұрын
Good Dog! Great program. The Army needs to recognize that these dogs are best left with their handlers.
@Ayveh7 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!!
@franciscouderq11005 жыл бұрын
YOU BET
@nancyhahn41826 жыл бұрын
That's a very special bond that will never be broken. Congratulations on your reunion!
@tbone92466 жыл бұрын
Thank you both for your service. What a great story!
@ThisIsMySig9 жыл бұрын
Dogs have an amazing memory.
@Josh-yx4dr8 жыл бұрын
+David Winn It's not their memory it's their nose, they can remember a scent for very very long.
@zoewu76788 жыл бұрын
+Joshua Obszanski yea good one.😄😄
@Josh-yx4dr8 жыл бұрын
Wu Zoe I mean some of it is memory, but most of it is great scent!
@Josh-yx4dr8 жыл бұрын
No, theye recognize the scent, If a dog goes blind it will probably use it's nose more than it's ears to navigate.
@sweatheart1778 жыл бұрын
+Joshua Obszanski I disagree I was away from my dog for a month she won't eat unless I tell her to at night when I would Skype my family my dog was right there I would tell her to eat and she did only to the sound of my voice. My loyal dog was right there at the airport when I came home she saw me and was freaking out in excitement.
@willieisgreen8 жыл бұрын
That dog is a hero and the Government should treat him as one!
@freedomfighter24638 жыл бұрын
no he isnt. Go ahead and buy yourself a German Sheppard
@willieisgreen8 жыл бұрын
Freedom Fighter I have had a German Shepherd so what is your point? Are you trying to say that because he isn't a German Shepherd that makes him less of a hero?
@r4m_sf71h_gt95 жыл бұрын
@@willieisgreen Well it is a German Shepherd, just a grey one.
@triciaaw45395 жыл бұрын
@@r4m_sf71h_gt9 - Ikar's a Czech Shepherd. They're often preferred by both military companies and police organizations for their agility, strong work ethic, and tremendous tracking ability.
@pommefrites97613 жыл бұрын
Absolutely! They are sent to do the dirty work and they deserve special treatment. Where's the gratitude?
@passion777able5 жыл бұрын
I'm a pet person. So happy to see how far real love goes.... on both sides.
@janwalters342610 ай бұрын
Thank you both for your sacrifices and service.💙💙🇺🇲
@royhoco57489 жыл бұрын
dogs are one of the best gifts God gave to man
@ajarticstar37148 жыл бұрын
+roy hoco well you know what they say, a dog is a mans best friend.
@MAZENBIRA8 жыл бұрын
I have a horse and 5 cats also a dog
@nonautemrexchristus56378 жыл бұрын
correction: dogs are one of the best gifts EVOLUTION gave to man! ;)
@royhoco57488 жыл бұрын
+Craig Thomas please believe as you desire but at the same time allow me to believe as I desire
@royhoco57488 жыл бұрын
+metalheadfan you know these days there are just not enough Darwin awards to go around
@snake12308 жыл бұрын
The dogs are the most badass soldiers .
@iCookieGamezOfficial8 жыл бұрын
Tru
@Rustic448 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@fishsauce6178 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah
@drayton3337 жыл бұрын
Jacob Craig I FRICKEN LOVE YOUR PROFILE PIC
@jaferlastname17607 жыл бұрын
Jacob Craig Hell yeah
@darlenejames43414 жыл бұрын
I'm glad this young man got his friend back.
@talentlover24 жыл бұрын
Two Wonderful heroes for sure! Thank you for being such an outstanding Army Specialist! Thank You to all the kind people involved! Such a wonderful dog!
@terrybardy29237 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that these two found each other. And to both of you thank you for your service!
@berlinsaintclair91008 жыл бұрын
How sad that after Ikar's service those contractors kept him in a kennel for 17 months. He was probably miserable. Knowing that makes seeing his reunion and retirement even more moving and sweet! Yay for them both and HUGE props for the obviously awesome people at Mission for K9s.
@ADetailedHouse6 жыл бұрын
They should make the contractor's name public...
@pommefrites97613 жыл бұрын
way too long....to be kenneled. Overkill and seems inhumane. WTF ????? We deserve answers.
@heru-deshet3596 жыл бұрын
Aww. What a sweet boy! Not only a beloved friend, but a veteran as well. Thank you for your service , Vance and IKAP!
@kelleyburks97773 жыл бұрын
I am soooooooo glad they get there family back together they deserve each other and very happy to be with each other thank God for veterans 💜❤️
@tazmason80188 жыл бұрын
You left for three years and your dog remembers you, I left for four months and my cat doesn't remember me at all
@tazmason80188 жыл бұрын
It's very amazing
@annextheupforwisconsin70888 жыл бұрын
cats have down syndrome, soooooo
@tazmason80188 жыл бұрын
+RottingBerry true only one didn't remember me
@paulanthony80808 жыл бұрын
+Ky Mason I think cats are always funny, they just don't care, selfish pricks lol.
@doraaaa06138 жыл бұрын
+Paul Anthony Not true, my uncle's cats are the most affectionate things ever. Lemon, the older one, always remembers me when I visit and she's constantly nuzzling everyone happily!
@Paulina-vc7gb6 жыл бұрын
Thank God for people like that I just cried like a baby I can’t imagine how lost he was without his handler
@kberlyc324 жыл бұрын
Thank you both for your service! A wonderful outcome!
@troypower47334 жыл бұрын
Great to see someone is looking after these true heros, man and dog!!
@SuperReviews4you7 жыл бұрын
There needs to be a law passed saying that the soldiers own the dog after enlistment or if either gets injured.
@TeenDream8887 жыл бұрын
T Nelson unfortunately, as with police dogs, when the soldier or officer retires, the dog could still be used to work. a lot of money and resources goes into training each dog, and only when they're retired are they allowed to be adopted. in that regard, when the animal is retired, the soldier or officer should absolutely get first shot at adoption.
@davidh98445 жыл бұрын
Yeah, tell that to your scum bag Congressman.
@Caket_Rblx5 жыл бұрын
Why must they use dogs all the time? Can't they just go to deep jungle in Sumatra Indonesia or perhaps Africa or Congo there bring back some King Kong? :))
@hoodlum45115 жыл бұрын
Dogs are used for looking for bombs and mines because they have great senses and it is easier to get dogs
@sleger745 жыл бұрын
I agree..same as cops..I know my uncle had to fight to get his service dog when he retired from the police..it might be different now but I know he was very sad to not have his dog around him everyday.
@trophicelite75128 жыл бұрын
I had a German Shepard and he watched over my family for 9 long years. He protected me. He loved me and I loved that dog. Unfortunately he was hit by a car 3 months ago and we lost him. We don't know who hit him because they didn't stop. I wish they had so I could just look them in the eye and make them realize they killed my brother. They must be heartless not to have stopped after hitting him. I miss my brother very much and so do my other dogs. Rest In Peace Kieser I love and miss you
@bronzerat0128 жыл бұрын
+Nick Stear. I'm sorry your dog died. But you have a go at the car that hit him and say they must be heartless not to have stopped after hitting him. Then you say you wish they had stopped just so you could look them in the eye and make them realize they "killed my brother". You can't have it both ways. Also why was your dog out of your yard and running on or near the road.
@arianaisalwayslonley118 жыл бұрын
+Nick Stear this made me cry wow
@r3negade5128 жыл бұрын
my dogs name is Kaiser too..German shepherd...sorry for your loss brother. what kind of cowards would hit a dog and run like that
@chelseacraig67318 жыл бұрын
That happened exactly to my dog but he is a Pomeranian, he is still alive though. My dog got hit by 3 or 2 cars one on the head and one on the tail. He had to get his tail chopped of but he looks so cute as his hairdresser gives him a little puffball as a tail from his hair. The cars didn't stop to help but this one lady saw him and immediately took him to the vet, if she didn't take him to the vet he would of died... So happy that he's still alive today! Sorry for your loss of your dog German Shepards are the cutest!
@silhouettesix23788 жыл бұрын
+Nick Does Game I am so sorry about your dog. I have a fox terrier mix and I don't know what I would do without her.😥🐺
@blacksheep97723 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story ❤ They both deserve to live their lives happy together.
@volcommadness6 жыл бұрын
Anybody else start crying when that woman did? God bless our men and women in the military.
@terrybardy28484 жыл бұрын
Amen!
@christydannaldson89763 жыл бұрын
Yes- I love my fur babies as if they were my children. Im still sniffli g over the footage. Its very emotional
@denisespurlock8 жыл бұрын
All pets should be very spoiled.
@shaunmurphy15968 жыл бұрын
why
@ratfrat_67968 жыл бұрын
Because they deserve it. They do things humans can't and would refuse to do. Like finding a bomb.
@ainsleigh3518 жыл бұрын
+ToriTale also like taking a bullet for their owners
@ratfrat_67968 жыл бұрын
FOX Gaming Yep
@ainsleigh3518 жыл бұрын
ToriTale True
@vanPoll4 жыл бұрын
Thank god he found back to this young man with a heart of gold.
@steveelzey37756 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your and your dogs service to this great country, God bless you and your dog ,
@thebluehotel4264 жыл бұрын
Those dogs work so hard.❤️
@sysjls757 жыл бұрын
Two brave soldiers and one just happens to be a dog........
@MrJamesjustin7 жыл бұрын
That's beautiful. You deserve to live a easy too man. Thanks for what you did.
@mcav32705 жыл бұрын
Heart warming!!! Tears swelled in my eyes as I watched this video reunion, just wonderful!!!! A great reunion!!!@
@kimberlyspurgeon90923 жыл бұрын
He's going to live the rest of his life spoiled, really spoiled - as well he should be! What a great dog, and a great man.
@a.b.d.39744 жыл бұрын
Thank God he got his buddy back. Special bond💙
@judyhoffman13593 жыл бұрын
These stories certainly tug at your heart strings. I am glad they are together again!
@toriwolf59785 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful story so happy they are back together ,Thank you so much for your service , enjoy the rest of your life together.
@seviregis74413 жыл бұрын
Aw, God bless you all for this wonderful work. They really love each other. The pup looked so relieved.
@gateway88337 жыл бұрын
When I came home I was a wreck. My daughter gave me a dog much like the one in the video and she is the love of my life.
@sandraroutos93434 жыл бұрын
I love to hear great stories like this.
@richardoliver14685 жыл бұрын
Some of the best military heroes have 4 legs. They don't volunteer, and go anywhere their battle buddy goes without question. Humans can learn from them what loyalty, and devotion means. Big salute to all Military dogs and their partners.
@kelliebrown69938 жыл бұрын
This is human nature at its best. God bless you and those who do the same!
@TheArendt16 жыл бұрын
maybe it ´s the animal nature inside us wich is best.
@liao44134 жыл бұрын
What a good guy! A hero! Happy for you and doggie!👍❤️
@alfindigo4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful dog, so glad to see he get to be back with you.
@Girrrrrrrrrrrrrl665 жыл бұрын
I love this. I work in the Veterinary industry so we always hear and see the worst or the worst cases we never get to see the awesome stories like this. We hear of medical miracles all the time but nothing like this
@Raavenstag8 жыл бұрын
What did we do to deserve dogs?
@shaunmurphy15968 жыл бұрын
why you gotta be so rude
@Raavenstag8 жыл бұрын
+kids signorelli excuse me? I meant it in a positive way, I dint get how you think it was meant to be negative
@shaunmurphy15968 жыл бұрын
+:: DunsFxrHands :: sorry,i saw it negative like why do we ppl have dogs they dont deserve a pet sorry
@matth69008 жыл бұрын
We bred a shit ton of them. That's why we deserve them. If all breeding of "human designed" breeds stopped, within 50 years all those breeds would be extinct.
@matth69008 жыл бұрын
Fan Club You can't just say it's hurting them without saying how, and expect people to take your word for it, especially when it's wrong. And yes, I agree getting a free pet down at the pound or wherever is better than buying from a breeder.
@nancypiglosi63986 жыл бұрын
Very touching. God bless our troops and their k9 companions!
@glenndagilbert3034 жыл бұрын
The animals that serve deserve better.very glad this rescue got him back and where he belongs.
@mamaluca19584 жыл бұрын
Dogs never forget there mom or dad. When you have a special bound with your animal they love you to the end of time 🐶🐕❤
@allghilliedup218 жыл бұрын
Two awesome veterans reunited. Best.
@quicksilver3x39 жыл бұрын
The dog should never have been put through any suffering or heartache, but I'm so glad he gets to be in his proper home now with his loved one(s). Thank you MKR!
@christineamclearly-halton15813 жыл бұрын
This is an heartwarming story . I’m so happy for you both , such a precious dog 🐕♥️ what a special connection. Glad you are both reunited 🐾♥️🐾🇺🇸
@lighttheway50884 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU BOTH for your service 💕🙏🏻
@quitplaying7127 жыл бұрын
This was awesome. Ikar and Trevor thank you for your service.
@carolynmckinnon91855 жыл бұрын
Soooo happy for both of you!!! It is so awesome that you found him!!🤗👊😘
@irishroark43576 жыл бұрын
Thank you both for your service!
@aanon57166 жыл бұрын
so glad to hear this uplifting story. one soldier home safe & sound & now he has his buddy with him.
@bobshaw40637 жыл бұрын
Vance Thank You for your service . I'm happy you got your K9 Army partner back I'm an Air Force Veteran
@ajmalrehmat8 жыл бұрын
Soo cute and i just could not stop crying as the tears of joy and tears of happiness
@lilsoftie79418 жыл бұрын
so cutee
@subwaycentral69478 жыл бұрын
It's cute but we all know u were no crying
@butterfly06jj8 жыл бұрын
The
@deborahisaacs55413 жыл бұрын
This makes me smile inside and out. I pray they are never apart again.
@JESUSLOVESU24 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe that those awesome incredible professional dogs who protected their handlers and military soldiers were abandoned after all they’d done. Thank God people and organizations who care stepped in to reunite them with their handlers. To God be the glory for making a way where there seemed to be no way for the dogs and their handlers. 🙌🙏🙌🥰☺️👍
@jimterryh19836 жыл бұрын
Beautiful! Glad he's home!
@williamcharles94808 жыл бұрын
Warms me down to the cockles of my heart. Many thanks to those who care about our canine vets.
@glendahawkins32275 жыл бұрын
Warms my heart to no end. They DESERVE to be together.
@AramaiJonassi4 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy for them. He's an angel.😍😍
@oswaldoreyes53378 жыл бұрын
So happy ikar and his handler. This dog served his country. He is a beautiful dog and he deserves a wonderful life together with Mr. McFarland who loves him very much.
@tronarat3 жыл бұрын
Ikar looks like he was saying "dude I've been looking everywhere for you !"
@marismetan56315 жыл бұрын
BEAUTIFUL --- THANK YOU to all who made this REUNION happen -- it's so important Dogs receive loving homes -- WONDERFUL.
@karenreaves40984 жыл бұрын
God bless you, so happy for you both. Much Love ❤️
@randonlando4187 жыл бұрын
This is how my puppy acts when I get home after like 20 minutes lol
@ctlamborghini94747 жыл бұрын
Loatoppo ! Me to
@dpsdward6 жыл бұрын
Lmao
@jesseybarra34085 жыл бұрын
Same
@naomityler25545 жыл бұрын
Same. I'll go upstairs to get something, then I'll come down and my puppy will act like I've been gone for 6 years. Lol
@cr0aks5 жыл бұрын
My poodle mix (adopted) acts that way when I go outside (just for a smoke) without him. When I come back in, he's jumping all around and crying because I didn't take him out with me. LOL Of course, I don't do that often. It depends upon where he is (in the house) when I open the door. Sometimes I wait for him, other times I don't.
@emoeggowaffle7049 жыл бұрын
Such a sweet memory. 😭
@edchester17733 жыл бұрын
truly man's best friend....... thank you both for your service to our great Nation!
@fixt1004 жыл бұрын
That is exactly the kennel i would like to see the Veteran Dogs going to if they have to stay that long. Guy who has respect for them and cares for them.
@gmajorspresents7 жыл бұрын
Just love these videos. A dog is just like a child at Christmas time, It's not what you give them It's what they give you back.
@emerald91948 жыл бұрын
I saw my cat at a pet store and came back two months later to find she was still there and remembered me petting her a lot so I adopted her.
@waterdoggo93648 жыл бұрын
Emerald 919 cats have no emotional feelings tbh
@emerald91948 жыл бұрын
Husky 226 cats feel everything a person can feel
@kentreborn20277 жыл бұрын
You don't own the cat... The cat owns you...
@jaferlastname17607 жыл бұрын
kent zheng lol
@CommanderWiggins7 жыл бұрын
+Peanut No, they meant they saw the cat for the first time at the shelter and then came back 2 months later and saw she still was there, and thus adopted her.
@bobbieminami448411 ай бұрын
Thank you for your service. Thank you for the organization that made this happen.
@josephmirenda66454 жыл бұрын
I love happy endings.......... Thank you both for your service!......
@tonybarwick52484 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you have him now ! thank you both so much for your service !!!
@willowwonderbull71003 жыл бұрын
god every k9 that comes home deserves to live out the rest of there life with someone who knows how they feel
@ialone74874 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service Spc Mcfarland!!! And your beautiful dog!!!
@mollymetivier70494 жыл бұрын
Wonderful reunion with his dog ❤️🙂
@rosemarymonty53994 жыл бұрын
Lovely to see “love of a human for a dog and “love of a dog for a human”.
@Missakira3133 жыл бұрын
That was nice and I know that they missed each other!
@fabiod99653 жыл бұрын
I love when they reunite the dogs with their handlers. What a bond those two have. Warms my heart
@davidh98445 жыл бұрын
Karma. God bless you both, and thank you BOTH for your service, protecting both my family and me.
@nartarlyiatremaynne12393 жыл бұрын
Beyond fabulous. What a truly brilliant story. Thank you for your Service.
@michaelbaka47773 жыл бұрын
All I could hear [in my head] was "good boy!! GOOD boy!! I love you, buddy!! You are a GOOD BOY!!!!" Then tears ran down my face. Good job, all around!
@michaelbaka47773 жыл бұрын
Watched this again and cried AGAIN. Beautiful doggo, I feel certain he will be loved in his forever home with Dad. God bless all involved.
@pommefrites97613 жыл бұрын
Whisper: "I love you" precious words to a dog's ears.
@davewilliams34944 жыл бұрын
And you should be spoiled too! Thank you so much for your service, may you live happily ever after.
@SR71GIRL3 жыл бұрын
May God bless you soldier & your 4 legged soldier! I pray for the safety of you, Ikar, your family and your comrades. Thank you for your service & commitment to our country. 🇺🇲😘🤗😘🐕🇺🇲
@judyrogers93135 жыл бұрын
I love that people like this exist! Enjoy retirement Ikar! Thank you for your service!