Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is sadly a common affliction for many veterans
“A lot of us come home without realizing we are bringing the war home with us”
From the depths of despair came hope. Meowing out of the bushes next to him came a stray kitten
“He just walked up and started rubbing up against my leg and let me pet him. I burst into tears”
Marino found a new purpose in life through the friendly feline, who he credits with saving his life
“I stopped thinking about all my problems, and started thinking about all his problems”
It is a beautiful story that is sure to tug at your heart strings
It shows just how powerful the bond between humans and animals can be
The bond between them was instant, but that wasn’t the end of the story
Marino has made a video testimony of his and Scout’s remarkable story, which you can watch below
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