Fics like Rescue Me

Still struggling with PTSD and nightmares a year after leaving the Army, Bucky goes to a shelter to find a therapy dog. He finds companionship in Beef the Pitbull, a purpose in volunteering on weekends, and when the dog trainer starts smiling his way, Bucky finds something else that feels a little like love. ***** Clint ran gentle fingers over the scars at Beef’s right shoulder. “Once Beef's healed up, I’m gonna put him in classes so he can be a therapy dog.” “A therapy dog.” Bucky swallowed what felt like doubt, panic and self loathing in the back of his throat. “He’s only got three legs. He’s cut up, damaged, growls and sometimes bites. How would he be a good therapy dog? Who could he help?" “What does having scars have to do with being good in therapy?” Clint’s blue eyes flicked over Bucky’s empty sleeve. “Who says he can't help anyone? Beef’s the bestest boy even as a tripod.” “A tripod.” “Yeah.” Clint grinned. “Cos he’s only got three legs? Get it?” It was a terrible joke, absolutely terrible, and Bucky didn’t want to smile but he smiled for the first time in a long time anyway. "Yeah, I get it."

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