>>referee: tony larussa makes a living playing hard ball. is a softy. for 29 yeerps when he is not with players west with animals. the foundation he cofounded with his wife 29 years ago. >> between our volunteers staff, donors sponsor they're here because they believe what we are doing. we are honors everybody by not letting them down. >> it must mean a lot to you to have people reach out. >> that's my boss. with the angels. billy can i call you back in a few minutes? >> while the general manager of the angels waited for a return call from his special adviser we poke about a rapidly expanding program at arf to pair veterans with dogs in need of a home. saving lives at both ends of the leash. >> the most unique thing about our program and see veteran pays nothing. we pay all veterinarian costs for the life of the dog. >> the life of the dog. >> yeah. >> an expensive program but the director elaina baker is quick to he will it you incredibly effective. >> what a difference it makes. >> the families tell us you gave me back my husband save save

baseball icon tommy larussa and his foundation arf is doing just that. makes living playing hard ball but with animals, a softy. for 29 years, not with players, with pets. arf, cofounded with wife. >> between volunteers, staff, donors and sponsors, they believe in what we're doing. >> reporter: we spoke about program pairing dogs with veterans. saving lives. >> we pay all the veterinarian costs for the life of the dog. >> reporter: it's an expensive program but executive director is quick to tell you, incredibly effective. what a difference it makes to veterans, doesn't it? >> life-changing. families tell us you gave me back my husband, saved my marriage. >> reporter: new facility is under construction now but at the same time the old building needs a little tlc. time takes its toll. giant trash can filled with ceiling tiles and the roof is leaking. >> like to tell you this is the only one we have in this building but it's not. >> reporter: several spots like this? >> several. >> reporter: not helping eggnog's move. >> television camera. >> reporter: or

ton tony larussa ahelped raise mone to repair a leaky roof at the dogs per month.any of theni a alsmare veteran. dan ashley was there and spoke with larussa. >> you called this sports stars raise the roof, which is a clever name. you hope to raise half the money needed to put an of roo on t ro. >> now it's cool, dad, bianca says, raise the roof is something people understand. and there's a gesture with it. i nowwe wouldn't be cool without . >> larwe have information on ou website if you would like to help out. >>> they aren't man's best friend, but this pair is going viral for a unique bond all their own. >> hi! yeah, look at it closely, a giant english pet rabbit is seen here joining his feline friend for quality time in the uk. this video was captured by jesse is is sase. the bunny would hop over to advice the her kitten leo. she didn't think the love would last, but they are super friendly. she often finds the pair just, you know, sitting to the. >> cute. >>> still tessaoge of gratitude for australia's heroes. how one of the country's most iconic landmarks is ch

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