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Service dog Finley is LI Marine vet's new best friend

Russell Anderson of Port Jefferson, a U.S. Marine veteran and Purple Heart recipient, spoke Sunday about being connected by Paws of War of Nesconset to a service dog to help with everyday tasks, such as waking him when he is having a nightmare. The golden retriever, Finley, is himself a rescue. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports. Credit: Newsday/James Carbone; Morgan Campbell

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