REDDING, CALIFORNIA —Preston Sharp lives in Redding, California. He is well known among veterans as he spends his spare time laying flowers and wreaths on the graves of veterans and visiting veterans. He has received awards from veterans groups such as the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

He stunned all of his friends on Facebook with a simple request. He asked for supplies for a dog that he asked his mother to adopted instead of a laptop that he was wanting.

But this is no ordinary adoption.

He was visiting a veterans home and was talking to a veteran. He learned that the veteran lived with a dog in a van for seven-years before his health became poor and he had to move into the veterans home. The veteran had to give up his dog, Rusty, to his cousin who lives four-hours away from the home. Instead of the laptop that he wanted for Christmas, he asked his mother if he could adopt Rusty so the dog could visit his veteran friend anytime he wants.

Preston is asking for donations to care for the animal. You can also send donations for his continuing efforts to take care of veterans memorials and grave sites. You can address them to Preston Sharp, PO BOX 493792 Redding CA 96049.