David the Dog: One Man's Best Friend

This human interest story was first brought to my attention a few days ago by an employee of mine. Dwayne is passionate about his dogs - to the point that I often wonder if they mean more to him than any person in his life.

David the dog won't leave his master's side, but his story has gone international.

Saturday, The Saginaw News featured the predicament of Richard R. "Ram" Reister, 55, of Chesaning, a disabled Army veteran who is trying to raise money for an operation to save his dog's life.

He put out fliers around town in April that read: "Attention. $10 gets your lawn cut and trimmed. Disabled vet needs work to save money to pay for surgery for my dog and best friend. Contact Ram at (989) 413-2517."

Dwayne R. Machinski, 40, of Emmett called from Iraq, where he is a civilian contractor. A former Army infantryman himself, he said he has two dogs at home that he can't wait to see when he gets home. He's sending Reister $200.

"I know how expensive vet bills can be," he said. "If his dogs need help, dude, I know exactly what he's going through."

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