The bond between a dog and his humans can be stronger than many people realize.

A young Army couple learned just how deep that connection ran. They loved their puppy so fiercely that life without him felt unimaginable.

But just before his first birthday, something happened that would break their hearts for years to come.

Trust Leads To Heartbreak

Jodie served as the emotional support dog for Gregory and Victoria Hudler of Morristown, New Jersey. He meant everything to them, cherished as if he were the most fragile treasure.

When Jodie turned one, the couple had just welcomed their first child. Feeling overwhelmed and unsure how to manage both, they temporarily placed him in the care of a family member.

When they later tried to bring him home, their calls went unanswered. In time, th

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