Lifesaving Dogs from Iraq Return to U.S. for Retirement
MDDs Blek, Malysh, Miso, Nero and Rocky were specially trained to detect the explosive odors found in landmines.
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Toronto Sun | Dog Reunited with Montreal Family After 4,000 KM Journey
MONTREAL – It was a great night for a reunion at Trudeau Airport as Pollux the dog jumped back into the arms of its family after a 12-month, cross-country journey.
Toronto Sun | Missing dog found a year after disappearance
MONTREAL – It seems the dog will come back, though they sure thought it was a goner.
A female black Labrador mix named Pollux is scheduled to be reunited with its family in Montreal later this week after it turned up 4,000 kilometres away in Kamloops, B.C., more than a year after it went missing.
Kamloops Daily News | Dog lost for a year going home to Montreal
In the eyes of many, this dog was just a typical black lab cross with white front socks.
Guideposts | Soldiers Benefit from Adopting Pets
The life of a soldier overseas can be incredibly stressful. Adopting stray pets is one way some soldiers cope and stay positive.
New York City, April 12, 2011 – In an effort to help convince the Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs that it is more than safe to allow ‘Smoke’ passage out of Iraq through Turkey to arrive in New York City
New York City, April 21, 2011 – An intense international effort involving the Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, the U.S. Embassy and SPCA International (www.spcai.org) will allow an Iraqi donkey to relocate to the United States next month.
Military.com | Aid for Relocating Military Pets
If you’ve ever tried to transport an animal long-distance, you know that it’s a complex process that can cost a lot of money — and it can be even more difficult for servicemembers and their families, who must foot the bill for transporting pets due to frequent relocations, often to other countries.
Creative Ways to Encourage Adoption
As we all know, animal shelters are overrun with pets at this time of year as many dogs and cats unfortunately continue to reproduce. We wanted to share some of the exciting and creative ideas we’ve seen recently to encourage and increase pet adoptions.
From Baghdad to America with love: 17 more lives saved because of you!
A dog and cat’s life is a short one in Iraq. If they manage to escape the horrible abuse, they are likely to starve to death or die painfully due to illness or heat exhaustion. These animals are rarely shown any mercy for they are seen as worthless rodents, a nuisance to society.
Marines in the Philippines Need Your Help
This month, we aim to deploy an OBP rescue mission in a new part of the world; a reminder that US servicemen and women everywhere need our help. There are many brave men and women serving around the world making connections with animals that help them through tough times.