Heading To Freedom Soon

"Chica is a stray dog who has accompanied soldiers from the last few rotations at a site here in Saudi Arabia.  Chica is a huge moral booster and has helped a lot of people during our time here. She absolutely loves everyone she meets and of course belly rubs. Whenever anyone would show up she would come out of the shadows to greet everyone. As the sun would go down and it would get cooler throughout the day she would always be out looking for us to play with her. Walking to the bathroom she would follow you there and would wait outside until you came out and would walk back with you. She’s the sweetest dog and brings so much joy to every single person she met. I wish to bring her home because within the last couple of days they have tried to euthanize her. With so much push back from everybody in our company they have put a pause on that idea and giving us limited time to find an alternative. She deserves the best and I just can’t come to terms with anyone doing that to a dog like her. I would love to give her the best life she could ever dream of and let her live her life out worry free."

"We'd just about finished up our 9 months and in came walking this little gal. Where did she come from? We have absolutely no idea. She kind of looks like Tommy Hesco who we think is probably her dad. He's another cool real down to earth fella that hangs around here. Definitely a dude with some kids and some stories. He's ruff around the edges, but definitely a smooth talker, kinda a Tom Hardy vibe. So where did she come from? Maybe Tommy, but that doesn't really matter because she has quickly won over an entire camp. I'd be lying if I said she was 'my' dog. No way, Dustoff bathed her, we all feed her, everyone plays

with her. She definitely has it pretty good...well since she strolled into camp at least. Belly rubs are certainly not few and far between...every unit provides that in surplus. She brings a light to the eyes of troops that have worked a long day. Crews who've been out on mission all day return and see this goofy long legged pup just wagging waiting for a belly rub. When that happens It doesn't matter what color your beret is, what your day was like--Troops are reminded they're human for a second. It's been a team effort. A camp effort. If I wasn't trying to get her back home I guarantee you there would be 15 others right behind me ready to get the process started too. This mild mannered, docile littler desert dog thrives off of attention. She'll choose a belly rub over chicken and rice every day of the week. I think actually we'd probably all do the same at this point. Regardless, this is one worth saving.  She deserves a bountiful, playful ,loving life in the country we all love, the United States. Yes she brings so much joy to all of us here, but we know in our heart of hearts this is no place for a pup. My team, this camp, we all want better for her. Which brings us to you! Life out here is pretty tough on animals, they age in Marine years.

So you can imagine at 4-6 months she's see some shit. This is not a slick sleeve doggo. She's probably been to HALO but she's super humble and wouldn't even mention it. What a friggen quiet professional.

Any who,  we would like to put her on a petting napping and hiking profile...as a Reservist this is totally my wheelhouse. Which is where you come in! We'd love to get this gal stateside with your help. Being the one whose going to take her home--I'm excited to see this pup roam the woods of Vermont and I'd love to see her turn into a trail dog chasing me on my mountain bike. I've got the space for her to roam and the trails for her to explore! She doesn't even know what grass feels like, can you friggen imagine? Now, she's got like 5 names out here. It's very challenging to get one to stick because every time a new command comes in they completely change the way we do things--But I'd like to name her Lady. Why? Because I wanted to name her Dump Truck but I was told no. Anyway! Let's get this gal home!"

"We met our compound kitty as the weather started getting colder and fall settled in on the coast of the Black Sea in Romania. Our fighter squadron found themselves with a new member in the lines one morning: a little grey-brown cat, no more than 6 months old. He quickly earned the name Buddha for his easy-going attitude and proclivity for naps. He is curious and playful, and is completely at ease being picked up and cuddled. The fighter squadron quickly fell in love with him, and he could always be found playing with members during down-time, or running around the compound hunting mice. He was a source of endless morale for our squadron on deployment.

One morning, after a couple weeks with us, we noticed he was unable to walk. He had deep cut on his paw, likely from the razor wire fence around the compound, and it had gotten infected. At that point, I knew that as much as we love having him with us, this is not a safe environment for him. We brought him to a vet, where he got his wound disinfected and was given antibiotic treatment, and now he's as playful as ever! Since he has done so much to keep our spirits high here, I am trying to get him home to adopt him, so he can live a safe, comfortable, and enriching life, and so he can continue to see the people who love him in his extended squadron family!"

"I found Amelia in the woods and brought her back to my tent and that’s where she would sleep during the cold nights. She’s brought a smile to my face every morning when I wake up and keeps me on my toes. She’s a feisty little pup but a great little companion.  Will you help me get her home to America?"

"Colby Jack (CJ for short) was found at the airfield as the abandoned runt of a litter. He found refuge in a guard shack where he was fed, watered, and played with by a battalion's worth of soldiers while being hidden from the Sergeant Major. He contributed his fair share of work by becoming the chief exterminator for the airfield offices, and single pawedly eliminated our rodent problem. He started sleeping in my office, and on my lap while I worked. It didn't take long for me to adopt him as my 4 legged son. He will fit in perfectly in my house when I return."

Will you help get CJ home for his daddy?

"He found his way to me and helped me when I was in a dark place, and I can't imagine leaving here without him. He is a blessing in my life, and I thank God for him. Will you help me bring him home to America?"

"The puppy I named Fuego is a yard dog. Born in a litter of 4. 2 males and 2 females were born, but

another wild yard dog killed off 1 female, and I really don't want another puppy to die while I'm deployed

in Romania. Since I travel a lot, my mother and father in Dayton, TX told me I could send 1 or 2 to them

and when I visit in the Spring of 2023, I will be taking Fuego to my house back in the United Kingdom, but

until I do so, Fuego will stay in the US with my parents, who I know will make sure they are taken care of."

"The other puppy I named Gypsy, is a yard dog as well. Born in a litter of 4. 2 males and 2 females were

born, but another wild yard dog killed off 1 female, and I really don't want another puppy to die while I'm

deployed in Romania. Since I travel a lot, my mother and father in Dayton, Texas; told me I could send 1

or 2 to them. I will be sending (hopefully 2 dogs, Fuego and Gypsy) to my parents in Texas. Gypsy will

stay in the United States with my parents, who I know will make sure she is taken care of."

"I found Blue at the age of 2 weeks old, every day I spent time feeding and nursing him and his siblings in order to help them survive. Blue and his siblings really helped motivate me and give me something to live for every day during my deployment. They inspire me to stay positive and to remember why I serve. They were my daily reminder to keep helping people and animals. I just want to continue to serve them and make sure they are safe and sound within loving homes. I wish to bring Bleu home because he gave me hope, he reminded me of the good in this world and I truly cannot see my life or family without him.."

"Although there are many dogs and cats roaming around, I could not just turn away from this Kitty.  I came across her during my deployment to Romania. 

I instantly fell in love with her as did my family back home. I wish to bring her stateside to give her an actual home and to take care of her."

"As an avid runner I have been running daily since my arrival on deployment in Romania. One day I was

running on base and stumbled upon LJ playing with her puppy siblings. LJ ran right towards me and let

me pick her up! She has become my buddy ever since and I look forward to visiting her everyday. My

hope is to have the opportunity to integrate her into my family back home. Bringing LJ home will also help to mend my heart: one month prior to deploying, I had to put down my dog Luigi because she was experiencing kidney failure with no chance of recovering. Luigi was my first dog and accompanied me through all of my milestones in the military including a posting away from my spouse, deploying to Afghanistan and the birth of my two children."

" Enigma followed me back from the DFAC so I gave him water and attention. He stayed and guarded the

door with me for 2 consecutive nights. We bonded right away and I knew I wanted to rescue him. Then

he decided to Houdini so I wove him a collar and leash. He came back the following night and we

wrangled him only for him to disappear again. A few days later he showed back up to check in and get

some more attention. We called him Enigma because he had no name we have no idea where he

disappears to. I sent my wife some pictures and it was all over from there. He's a good pup and we just

want to give him a better life!"

"We found Sophia wandering around on our side of the base yesterday afternoon. She is incredibly friendly with humans, and gladly played with us and ate the food and water we have her. She currently spends her time at our flight ops keeping our Soldiers company, and is very easy going. She particularly enjoys napping on the aircraft seat cushion we put out for her! I’m hoping to bring this lovely girl home because my wife is returning from her deployment within the week. We haven’t had the chance to have a pet as we are both serving, and with constant moves and deployments it hasn’t been realistic. However, as she finishes her deployment and mine will come to a close, this is the first real opportunity we have had to

have a pet of our own!"

"Maia was found in a bread bag thrown off a bridge into a lake for death and I heard her screaming and

rescued her she was only a day or two old.  She is currently being fostered in Romania until she is old enough to travel to the USA."

"I am veteran of two armed Forces branches . Air Force and Army. I found these two adorable well

tempered puppies while deployed in Jordan. I planned on adopting puppies when i returned home with my wife. After meeting these two pups my wife and I fell in love with them and decided they were the

right pups for us!"

“Little Erbil "Cat" embodies the spirit of our unit here on Erbil Airbase. She’s tough, she’s optimistic, she possesses an indomitable spirit. And cat has bet on us, trusting humans where her siblings have not. We believe that bet should pay out, in a safe and comfortable home, where she’ll enjoy a lifetime of pets and attention."

"I found little Willy Pete (aka Arty) by a dumpster in Romania, he was tiny and abandoned by his mother. Myself and a few buddies kept him in our field tent and instantly fell in love with his personality. There are so many strays here and I just want to give him a chance at a good life."

"We met the little girl on the flight line and brought her back to the tents, she spends every day and night

around our tents catching mice and take nice naps with everyone here, she has the purist personality and loves everyone. Big cuddles and loves pets. The main reason I wanna bring her home is to give her a

better life then she would have here and there being a high chance of her getting hurt and not fed properly."