Lex (dog) Inspires with His Adoption Story

Lex's adoption story is a heartwarming reminder that every dog deserves a second chance at a happy life.

He was just a pup, living in a shelter, waiting for someone to give him a loving home. Lex was only 6 months old when he was adopted by his forever family.

His family soon discovered that Lex had a lot of energy and needed regular exercise to keep him happy and healthy. They took him on long walks and played fetch with him in the park.

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Lex was a small tan mixed breed who was extremely timid and shy when he first came into care.

He had a foxtail embedded deep in his ear and was underweight, which made him clearly in pain. Our medical staff was able to remove the foxtail and start him on antibiotics to counteract any infection.

Lex was paired with an amazing foster family who had an equally amazing dog, Marcel. Marcel was a patient and sweet giant who helped Lex build his confidence.

Just three weeks later, Lex was a different dog - he was happy, bouncy, and confident, especially with Marcel by his side.

Lex's story took a remarkable turn with his adoption. Lee's parents, Jerome and Rachel Lee, appealed to the military to adopt Lex.

Congressman Walter B. Jones of North Carolina's 3rd congressional district helped the Lee family with the release and adoption of Lex. He was a key figure in making Lex's adoption a reality.

A special provision in the law allowed for the early retirement of dogs under certain situations, which was enacted to allow a wounded Air Force dog handler to adopt her partner before retirement in 2005. This provision paved the way for Lex's adoption.

Lex was released from five years of active service and turned over to the Lee family on December 21, 2007. This was a momentous occasion that received national media attention.

At the time of his adoption, Lex was 8 years old. He had already served his country with distinction and was ready to start a new chapter in his life.

The Lee family was overjoyed to welcome Lex into their home and began to make arrangements for his care.

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Lex, a small tan mixed breed, was extremely timid and shy when he first arrived at the Humane Society Silicon Valley.

He had a foxtail embedded deep in his ear, was underweight, and was clearly in pain.

Our medical staff was able to remove the foxtail, clean it up, and start him on antibiotics to counteract any infection.

Lex was paired with amazing foster parents who had an equally amazing dog, Marcel.

Marcel was their foster a few years ago before he decided to become a permanent member of the family.

Lex was initially intimidated by 80-pound Marcel, but it wasn't long before he started following the patient, sweet giant around the house.

He began cuddling with Marcel and stayed by his side all day and night.

After a week, Lex and Marcel began to play, and Marcel let Lex win every time.

Just three weeks later, Lex was a different dog – happy, bouncy, and confident, especially with his big buddy by his side.

His ear completely recovered, he put on weight, and he started to explore new things on his own.

He was ready to find his forever home, and Lex had Marcel to thank for showing him his true potential.

Lex's role in our lives is multifaceted. He's a beloved family member, a loyal companion, and a constant source of joy.

As a service dog, Lex is trained to assist individuals with disabilities. He's a highly skilled dog who can perform a variety of tasks to help his handler navigate daily life.

Lex's role is not limited to just his handler, though. He's also a social butterfly who loves meeting new people and making friends.

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