Heading To Freedom Soon

UPDATE:  We are so sad to report that our sweet little Freckles passed away early October from what we believe was Parvo. The other pups were sick too but they all recovered.  Additional vetting costs occurred so getting these pups to goal is very important.  Their travels were delayed by 30 days due to this illness. They are back on track now and will hopefully arrive to the USA in late November.  Their rabies shots and vetting is now 30 days old and the next hurdle is getting them scheduled for a plane ride which Covid has definitely glitched that up a few times.  

"Born in the middle of May, these four little girls spent their first several weeks gaining strength from their Momma amidst the dirt piles and construction debris on our site. Momma is a newer addition to our site dogs, and she is not very trusting of humans. She did know that we wouldn’t hurt her, or her puppies, so she did her best to keep them gathered together and safe on our site. The area they were born in is known for snakes and scorpions so a few of us created playpen for them out of concrete blocks and wood pallets. Momma approved of the safe haven, and would come by to visit the pups as they continued to grow and wean off of Momma’s milk.  

We knew we couldn’t leave these adorable girls in the desert, where they would be left to fend for themselves and fight off other desert dog packs. We had fallen in love with them as we cared for them every day, making sure they had enough to eat, clean water, a clean playpen, and a snake and scorpion free environment. Patty, Freckles, Nina and Twinnie wriggled their way into our hearts and we set out on a mission to save them. With initial donations, we have set them off on their journey of crossing borders and getting on a big airplane to come to the United States. Our eyes welled up and we gave them lots of kisses and snuggles to wish them well.  We told them to be brave little girls and that we would see them again so soon!! It was truly heart wrenching to hear their little puppy cries as our new friend drove off with them to begin their journey home.  We need to raise additional funds to bring these sweet girls home so they can have a bright future. Can you help us!? "

"Phil was a new comer to the our camp in Afghanistan and immediately became a team favorite. His even temper, gentle friendliness to humans, and his desire to always be "with the pack" made it impossible not to love this bundle of fur. He would often greet me outside the gym and wait till I was done working out to scurry behind me as I walked back to my room. As time went on him and I developed a strong bond and he became a part of my daily life. Taking him home clearly became the answer"

"We were deconstructing a part of our base with many moving parts and heavy equipment. As they were moving a large shipping container I noticed a little face poke out from one of the holes that the forklift lifts the containers. I stopped the contractors and rushed over to save the kitten which we then named Ms. Fits. She looked very scared and was very skinny. We took her back to our living area where we fed her what we could and gave her much needed water. Within hours we had already contacted the rescue and she was picked up the next day. I fell in love with this little kitty as soon as I held her and she fell asleep in my arms. We love her and want to make her apart of our family and give her the best life which she deserves!"

"Oscar of Syria is a Shepherd mix who received his name due to his affinity for scrounging for trash when the Marines discovered him. He's a real good pup, we estimate to be roughly a year old. He's taken quite the liking to the Marines despite originally being brought in by our local partner force and almost exclusively stays at the Marines security post and housing location despite there being multiple other units at our site. Oscar is a joy to have around and a constant boost of morale. He is kind, playful and always has a positive demeanor regardless of the heat or conditions. We wish to bring him back to the states where he can live free of threat of mistreatment and stressors of combat."

"I encountered and built a strong friendship with Shadow over my time spent with him. He distinctly stood out from the other dogs and, as I got to know him, turned out to be one of the most kind animals with the most relaxed demeanor of any other I've ever encountered. He simply longs for affection and offers his warm brand of friendship in return. The hand Shadow was dealt overall, and the environment he would likely face in the absence of adoption, is undeserving of such a soft-hearted animal. I look forward to providing him with continued companionship and a happy future."

"I met Philly my second day at the camp I am currently deployed to. I was warming up in the morning to work out and to my surprise there was a kitten rubbing her face on my leg, she was so tiny and adorable. After a few minutes she laid by my side as I continued to warm-up. She looked healthy, but I wondered where her mom was. I went back that night after work to check on her and there she was all alone, I played with her a bit and she had so much energy it was hard saying bye. This became a habit; I would work 12 to 14 hours a day and I would go and play with her and feed her. I looked forward to this everyday, seeing how much energy and joy Philly got when I would play with her brought me so much

happiness. This went on for almost two months. Until one night I was playing with her and an adult male cat almost three times her size chased her away. Unfortunately, the area she ran to other cats occupied that area and she would get attacked by those cats.

Keeping up with the routine I would go and check on her every night; however, she would be hiding, and it

took a lot to coerce her out. She was not in the best condition. People nearby would tell me they saw her

fighting with the adult male cat, or they heard her fighting in the area where she would get chased to. I

would try to clean up her scratch and bite marks every night. This went on for almost two weeks, her

condition was not getting any better. I could not stomach her suffering anymore, she really had no where to go, so I decided to rescue her. Would you please help me bring her to the states?"

"Clair first showed up to our HLZ two months ago and our FOB is closing. She gained so much trust and affection towards me and I do not want to see her suffer once we leave and I feel that when I get her

home my 4 year old son would love her as much as I do!"

"Our building feeds her and she’s super sweet! But I think being on the street her has been rough on her -

I’m concerned she’s lost some hearing and I’ve found her eating/sleeping in dumpsters. She’s a tough

cat, but I think she deserves a retirement! I worry about her future if I leave her here."