Army soldier aims to rescue desperate dog that snuck onto overseas base: 'He deserves to come home'

Army soldier is doing all he can to rescue his best buddy — and deliver the little guy from a war zone to safety.U.S. Army Specialist Howe, who is currently deployed overseas, got the surprise of his life when he spotted a little puppy recently.

The pup had discovered a way to sneak onto the base.The small dog ran through a gate and immediately clung to the soldier, Howe told Paws of War, an animal rescue nonprofit based in New York.US NAVY SAILORS REUNITE WITH THE DOGS THEY RESCUED FROM NEAR-CERTAIN DEATH IN THE MIDDLE EASTThe scared puppy was apparently seeking shelter from the "cruel" and "dangerous" conditions of the area outside.This sweet puppy named Doc gives his rescuer, Army Specialist Howe, a happy kiss. (Paws of War) "It was as if he knew me," the soldier said.Howe named the puppy Doc and gave him food and water, since he was "very dehydrated and desperately hungry."Now, Doc refuses to leave the soldier's side.He's given the whole camp a "much-needed morale boost," Paws of War shared with Fox News Digital in a statement."He walks around his newfound family members, wagging his tail and giving kisses in exchange for a few belly rubs," the organization said.Army Specialist Howe, whose identity needs to be kept private for security reasons, sits with his rescued puppy, Doc. (Paws of War) The other soldiers joke around with Howe, calling Doc his "shadow," since the dog is "constantly behind" him."Wherever I do, he’s right there," he said. "I love having him with me."US SOLDIER IS TRYING TO RESCUE THIS SWEET, HELPLESS PUPPY FROM THE MIDDLE EASTHowe admitted that he and his fellow soldiers "sleep better at night" just having Doc close by.The soldier promised his pup that he would do "everything [he] could not to.