[VIRAL] Soldier Dog: Puppy Rescued at Army Base Needs Help to Return to America

While stationed overseas, an American soldier found comfort in hanging out with dogs who live near their base. Now, she is raising money to help bring home a puppy she rescued while serving her country.

(Photo : Paws of War)

According to Paws of War, sergeant Char's puppy, who she named PupPup, was born to a stray dog who would often hang around her army base. After the dog gave birth, the soldiers at the base moved the dog and the puppies to a safer place where the litter could be cared for.

While all of the puppies were quick to warm up to the soldiers, Sergeant Char said she instantly was drawn to PupPup as she was more nervous than the other puppies. Sergeant Char focused her attention on her little PupPup and ensured that she was being fed and loved. The pair formed such a close bond that the soldier rescued the puppy and claimed the canine as her own.

Now that Sergeant Char is soon heading back to the United States, the soldier said she "can't stand the thought of leaving [PupPup] behind."

"I'm desperately asking Paws of War to help me bring my beautiful helpless PupPup back to America with me," she told the organization.

According to Paws of War, Sergeant Char is still the only person PupPup will go near. The soldier said she is nervous about leaving PupPup behind as the area she was stationed in is a dangerous environment for stray animals.

"This spot can be very harsh to dogs, and I fear she will die if she is left behind. Plus, we have formed such a strong bond that means everything to me," she shared. "I can't turn my back on her and would be forever grateful for the help to get her home."

Along with helping soldiers bring animals back to the U.S., Paws of War is also dedicated to rescuing and training dogs to pair with veterans who need therapy animals.

Last year, the non-profit similarly helped U.S. soldier Sergeant Etter bring back two rescued kittens from the Middle East.

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Paws of War

Since 2014, the non-profit organization has supported over 100 Veterans with service dogs rescued from kill shelters.

According to the organization, their goal is to:

"To train and place shelter dogs to serve and provide independence to our U.S. military veterans that suffer from the emotional effects of war. In turn, each veteran can experience the therapeutic and unconditional love only a companion animal can bring."

Paws of War provides service dogs & training to veterans and first responders who:

• Have served in any branch of the uniformed services in any era;
• Have received an honorable or a general (under honorable conditions) discharge;
• Have a service-connected disabling medical condition
• Have been released from all service and reserve obligations;
• Since 2014, 988 volunteers had worked over 68,000 hours
• We have attended over 500 community events
• Have met all Paws of War requirements for application into the program, applied, and been accepted into the program;
• Have successfully completed all required Paws of War training and certification requirements.

Here's where you can donate to the organization.

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