THE LITTLE BOY CLUNG TO MY K9 PARTNER—THEN HE TOLD ME SOMETHING THAT BROKE MY HEART

THE LITTLE BOY CLUNG TO MY K9 PARTNER—THEN HE TOLD ME SOMETHING THAT BROKE MY HEART

It was supposed to be another day outside the station when I saw a boy, around 8 or 9, standing nearby. He wore an old t-shirt and shorts. He watched me and my K9, Koda, nervously. I asked, “You wanna say hi?” He hesitated but stepped closer. Koda, sensing no threat, wagged his tail. The boy reached out and gently touched Koda’s fur before hugging him tightly, crying. I crouched down. “What’s wrong?” The boy whispered, “He looks just like my dad…