In The News: Recent Happenings
Crisp Returns to Iraq for Ratchet October 17th 2008
SPCA Int'l anticipates Ratchet’s successful rescue Sunday evening, October 19th.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Washington, DC October 17 – SPCA International’s Operation Baghdad Pups program manager, Terri Crisp, boarded a plane bound for the Middle East today for the third time this month. This time, Crisp leaves with assurance from the military that Ratchet has the clearance needed to meet her at Baghdad Airport. SPCA International (www.SPCA.com) anticipates Ratchet’s successful rescue Sunday evening, October 19th.
Crisp flew back to the Middle East today after a mere 12 hours on the ground in Washington, DC. Crisp arrived in Washington at 12:45am EST today with six dogs from the Wednesday, October 15th Baghdad rescue. Over the weekend, these six dogs will be delivered to their final destinations in Wisconsin, Kansas, Tennessee, Georgia and California.
Sgt. Gwen Beberg is thrilled to hear that Ratchet is finally going home, but she will be saving her victory dance until Sunday. Sgt. Beberg emailed SPCA International writing, “your persistence and amazing work has astonished me throughout this whole thing…you deserve the highest civilian honors.”
Terri Crisp, Operation Baghdad Pups program manager and Patricia Beberg, mother of U.S. Sgt. Gwen Beberg, are available for interviews. Larry Garrison, President of SilverCreek Entertainment, is handling all public relations for SPCA International.
Press Contact: saveratchet@spca.com
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