First and foremost on Veteran's Day we must say thank you to all those who have served and those who are engaged overseas protecting our freedom. I know a few people currently serving and want to specifically thank Jason Dozier and Robert Riehl for all their hard work and dedication to protecting America.
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In honor of veterans and current service members, tonight's post is about their pets.
In Afghanistan, dogs provide more than just comfort to those men and women serving in the armed forces. These Military Working Dogs (MWDs) serve a variety of purposes and are often used to sniff out bombs and other explosives. This article highlights the important work these dogs and their handlers do to help keep soldiers safe.
The SPCA, through a program called Baghdad Pups, helps soldiers in Iraq bring home animals they befriended during their service. Bringing an animal home from a foreign country is certainly quite a task, and several organizations, including the SPCA, help navigate the legal and practical challenges of getting a dog or cat back into the United States. At this point in time however, it seems that there is not a formal program set up for individuals who want to bring home an animal from Afghanistan. The SPCA advises service members who want to bring home an animal should contact them directly. There are also a few other charities helping rescue animals and a San Diego shelter bringing dogs home from Afghanistan.
When someone is deployed, they often have no one to look after their pets. A nonprofit organization in Arkansas has set up a foster network to take care of service members pets while they are away, protecting our country. Guardian Angels for Soldiers' Pet will find someone to foster a service man or woman's pets, ensuring these brave individuals have their loving dog or kitty to come home to.
Again, thank you for those that have served and thank you to all those serving and putting their life on the line for us.
Happy Veteran's Day
-Almost to the weekend!
Aww thanks Linds!! Bobby has a couple different animals where he is at. At least one bomb dog...Archie. Then there are two cats/kittens that the guys have adopted and they take care of. Pretty funny to have the big huge tough guys that love their little baby kitties. Sassor and Normandy are the cats. They roam around, play, and sleep with the guys.
ReplyDeleteTake care!!