Name: Veteran's dying wish comes true when he sees his dog one last time
Uploaded: 10/21/2019 3:21:05 AM
Duration: 36
Description: The 69-year-old was admitted to hospice care last week and was forced to give up his Yorkie, Patch.

Vietnam veteran in hospice care reunites with his dog for final time

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