Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other

Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other

<p>The uplifting and unforgettable true story of a US Marine, the stray dog he met on an Afghan battlefield, and how they saved each other and now travel America together, "spreading the message of stubborn positivity."</p><p>In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was doing intelligence work for Marine RECON€"the most elite fighters in the Corps€"in a remote part of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted a young dog "with a big goofy head and little legs" who didn€t seem vicious or run in a pack like most strays they€d encountered. After eating a piece of beef jerky Craig offered€"against military regulations€"the dog began to follow him. "Looks like you made a friend," another Marine yelled. Grossi heard, "Looks like a 'Fred.'" The name stuck, and a beautiful, life-changing friendship was forged.</p><p>Fred not only stole Craig€s heart; he won over the RECON fighters, who helped Craig smuggle the dog into heavily fortified Camp Leatherneck in a duffel bag€"risking jail and Fred€s life. With the help of a crew of DHL workers, a sympathetic vet, and a military dog handler, Fred eventually made it to Craig€s family in Virginia. </p><p>Months later, when Craig returned to the U.S., it was Fred€s turn to save the wounded Marine from Post-Traumatic Stress. Today, Craig and Fred are touching lives nationwide, from a swampy campground in a Louisiana State Park to the streets of Portland, Oregon, and everywhere in between. </p><p>A poignant and inspiring tale of hope, resilience, and optimism, with a timeless message at its heart€""it is not what happens to us that matters, but how we respond to it"€"<em>Craig & Fred</em> is a shining example of the power of love to transform our hearts and our lives.</p>