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Hero Dog Honored

Gabe, heroic lab honored

Gabe, a lab rescued by my daughter's lab rescue group has been honored as a Military Hero Dog. For the full story, and more photos, see the American Kennel Club article by Stacy Fox.

One of the most tragic situations today is the plight of the “dogs of war” -- the pups and strays in Iraq. Their life is one of daily abuse compounded by the horrors of war. A few have found comfort with our soldiers. One even travelled across sixty-five miles of desert to find the soldier who'd shown him kindness. These dogs are now

image - Liberty, Baghdad pups, NY Times photo

Photo of Liberty by Todd Heisler
The New York Times

being rescued and given homes with their military families in the U.S., but it's expensive. SPCA International has set up Operation Baghdad Pups to help our soldiers with costs that run into thousands of dollars. Please help rescue these hapless innocents. Read this article or one in The New York Times and click the link to donate. Or write a check and send it to:

SPCA International,
2121 K Street Northwest, Suite 650,
Washington, D.C. 20037

Watch the video: “Happiest Dog Ever Welcomes Home Soldier Dad.”