A war veteran suffering from PTSD is reunited with his beloved service dog named Brian

A war veteran with severe PTSD has been reunited with his service dog names Brian after he was stolen.

Brenton Lawrence’s 60kg bull mastiff was allegedly taken from his home in Uleybury, north-east of Adelaide, on February 6.

After battling the elements for six days, three-year-old Brian was found by a man in Craigmore nearby.

Heartwarming footage showed the moment the pair were reunited on Wednesday night.

The former Australian Army serviceman relies on Brian to calm his post-traumatic stress disorder.

‘PTSD is a really evil thing… it just builds up and builds up,’ the 54-year-old told 7 News.

‘He distracts me from my thoughts. 

‘He’ll pick up when you’re down and either put his head into you or foot onto you or even jump onto you.’ 

Mr Lawrence offered a $2000 reward for the person who found the 60kg bull mastiff

Mr Lawrence first realised Brian was gone when he went to let him inside.

 ‘I’ve gone outside to let him back in because it’s hot … and he was gone,’ he told The Advertiser. 

The 54-year-old claimed someone took advantage of Brian’s placid nature.

‘He’s such a friendly dog. If someone just said ‘Come on, let’s go for a drive’, he would just jump right in the car.’

Mr Lawrence offered a $2000 reward for the person who found Brian.