From Baghdad and Afghanistan with puppy love

Puppy lover's unite! More stories about our Military and their love of dogs.

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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.

The story of Sgt. Watson and his canine buddy is just one example of many. Yes, you guessed it, the dog had to be left behind like so many others, in a war zone, alone, separated from his human family. Not so any more. Continue reading at Baghdad Pups.

NOTE: Many Muslims think dogs are evil, dirty, and should be banned or killed. In some places, Iran in particular, Muslims who love dogs must hide them in their homes from the morality police.

Cinnamon is a mixed-breed dog whose gaze, those who love her say, redefines the term puppy-dog eyes.

Navy officer Mark Feffer of Annapolis, Md., fell in love with Cinnamon during his first few days in Afghanistan. When Feffer's tour ended, he couldn't bear to leave Cinnamon behind.

The mission to bring the animal stateside — despite military regulations against doing so — almost ended when the puppy went missing, but after a frantic 44-day search across Afghanistan and Kyrgyzstan, the dog arrived safely in the USA. (read more)

As a dog lover I think these stories are great. They show the true heart of our military. Not only do they love humanity, they love children, they love animals, they are GOOD MEN AND WOMEN. God bless them and the pets they have saved.

Comments

[Otto - American Interests]

It also highlights the noble character and civility of your fine servicemen and woman and the nation they serve.

[Karen]

I saw this story and Cinnamon on Fox News today. What a sweet story. I bookmarked the site for the book to look at it more later. Great work being done by our heroes.