Challenging Baghdad Pups Rescues Underway
During coordination of an Iraqi rescue mission, it is often the case that I speak with more people in Iraq than in my own country!
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The Dispatch | Soldier reunites with his K-9 best friend
Sgt. Shane Strange met his K-9 best friend, Julia, while on deployment in Egypt. He was recently reunited with her after adopting her through Operation Baghdad Pups and brought her back to the United States.
CBS2 | Triad National Guardsman Reunited With Military Dog
LEXINGTON, N.C. — There’s nothing like the bond between man and his best friend.
While Sergeant Shane Strange of Lexington was serving with the U.S. Army National Guard, he said he met Julia, a German Shepherd. He said he was her first handler in 2012 and developed a bond with her that he never had with any other animal.
Fox 8 | Lexington soldier, military dog reunited
LEXINGTON, N.C. — After almost two years and being thousands of miles apart, Sgt. Shane Strange has been reunited with a military dog he says was with him on some of his darkest days.
March Against Cruelty to Spanish Greyhounds in Spain
SOS Galgos, together with Libera, SPCA International, French charity C.R.E.L. and Madrid-based charity Galgos sin Fronteras, will come together in Barcelona on Saturday June 13th, to protest against the cruelty inflicted upon thousands of Spanish Greyhounds (a.k.a. galgo) every year when the hunting season comes to an end.
How Many People Does It Take To Get 2 Dogs Out Of Baghdad?
The answer to that is way too many to count on two hands! Over the last few months, our team has been hard at work with OBP:Worldwide rescue missions for American military personnel serving around the globe. In fact, in the span of one month, we reunited 7 dogs from 3 different countries with their beloved humans!
WKRC | Marine Reunited With Puppy He Saved on Tour
When a US Marine served in Afghanistan, he put his life on the line to save others on a daily basis.
dogster | Vid We Love: U.S. Marine Brings Home Dog from Afghanistan
Sgt. Jacob Fisher wasn’t going to the let the puppy who wandered onto base fend for himself after he left. Instead, he brought Jax home with him.
OBP: Worldwide – Egypt Rescues Underway
The days and nights can be very long and grueling for our service men and women deployed overseas. Our brave heroes go many months without seeing their loved ones or enjoying the simple comforts of home. So when Whiskey wandered into the heart of this young captain stationed in the middle of the Sinai desert, the bond was instant.
Watch the Documentary: “February: The Fear of Spanish Greyhounds”
We are pleased to share the online release of the award winning documentary, February: The Fear of Spanish Greyhounds. As many of our supporters know, in many rural areas of Spain there exists an age-old tradition of cruelty toward greyhounds used in hare coursing. Filmmaker Irene Blanquez’s documentary focuses on the inhumane treatment, training methods and ultimate abandonment of thousands of Greyhounds at the end of hunting season in February each year.