Operation Baghdad Pups

November 24th, 2007 | Dogs, Non-Flyball, Rescue

I know this is another non-Flyball related post but this seems like a worthy cause to help our US soldiers and an animal in need. The SPCA International is working to bring companion animals of US soldiers serving in the Middle East to safe, happy, forever homes in the United States.

Charlie

One night, while on guard duty with the US Armed Forces in Iraq, Sgt. Watson’s squadron returned from patrol with a new buddy. Weak, malnourished, and at death’s door, a black and white puppy had decided to adopt the soldiers of the unit known as Charlie Company. Sgt. Watson wrapped the shivering puppy in a blanket, gave it some clean water, a portion of his own rations, and provided what refuge and comfort he could for a poor life he expected would sadly end in a few days – another innocent life cut short in a harsh and unforgiving environment.

But the puppy rallied back, thriving on the care, attention and affection of Sgt. Watson and the members of his platoon. A real survivor, the puppy was named Charlie (after the military unit) and before long the growing puppy bonded not only with Sgt. Watson but with the other soldiers.

Charlie became the company mascot and Sgt Watson and his men are being forced to abandon him because US Military units are always on the move. They don’t want to leave him to certain homelessness and ultimate starvations so Charlie needs transport to the United States - NOW. The obstacles are many but not insurmountable and you may be able to help.

For more information and to offer a donation please visit the No Buddy gets Left Behind website.

I learned of this from the Johann The Dog website.

Larry

6 comments ↓

#1 Christopher on 11.26.07 at 12:29 am

Thanks for the heads up. I blogged this and sent a donation. Man, I’m a sucker lately, first Luck Jack now Charlie. Tis the season for a little charity, no?

Plus, I found this image of a Border Collie pup in the hands of an Iraqi soldier when I googled myself (Border Collie War) and it’s sort of haunted me ever since. Why are there Border Collies in Iraq? If Katrina had such a devastating effect on dogs, what havoc must the insurgency be having on the dogs in Iraq?

I wondered what ever happened to that cute little puppy. At least now I can rest a little easier thinking and hoping that she just might be on the next plane to America thanks to that program.

#2 Johann on 11.26.07 at 6:20 am