U.S. Army Staff SGT . Julian McDonald of Columbus , Ohio has adopted a 4-year-old dog named Layka who protected him in Afghanistan . Despite being injured in two years , Layka completed the mission with her team and her wounds were treated upon her return to safe territory . 'She was the sole reason why I was living and breathing and able to come home to my son and wife , ' said McDonald of his four legged partner .
U.S. Army Staff SGT . Julian McDonald of Columbus , Ohio has adopted a 4-year-old dog named Layka who protected him in Afghanistan . Despite being injured in 2012 , Layka completed the mission with her team and her wounds were treated upon her return to safe territory . 'She was the sole reason why I was living and breathing and able to come home to my son and wife , ' said McDonald of his four legged partner .