Rinny is a novel loosely based on characters, experiences, and anecdotes encountered during the authors military and special operations career. It is a mixture of fact, fiction, experience, and conjecture. Through the adventures of a five-man team of Navy SEALs and their Belgian Malinois dog, Rinny, the story delves into the minds and emotions of human and canine warriors and how they deal with the atrocities of war. It explores the devastating effects and conflict both on the battlefield and upon returning home. The story explores the relationship of a loyal and heroic dog and his humans. Rinny portrays the dedication, understanding, and healing love that canines offer us as well as the many services and benefits that they continue to provide mankind. Enjoy the adventures of Rinny as he leads and saves his pack of humans on the battlefield of Afghanistan and in a private war against a gang-led cartel of men who smuggle drugs and humans. Together, they embark on a daring rescue of a family from the strangling hold of the leader of a ruthless gang. Enjoy the warm feeling that only the story of a loyal dog can give as we join Rinny and his pack.