Homeless veteran in wheelchair won’t give up dog for spot in shelter
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RONKONKOMA, N.Y. (WPIX) — It is an issue officials say is happening more often: Veterans facing a difficult choice of being homeless or giving up their service pets to live in a shelter.
One local veteran in a wheelchair was forced out of his apartment and decided that braving the elements with his dog would be better than having to say goodbye.
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Photojournalist Keith Lopez has the story from Ronkonkoma, N.Y. in the video player.
