In The News: Recent Happenings

During Veterans Day we pause to remember the sacrifices of our Soldiers, Marines, Coast Gaurdsmen and Airmen have made in service to our nation - from the beaches of Normandy to the sands of Iraq to the fields of Korea and everywhere in between. On this Veterans Day, SPCA International is proud to be helping our men and women serving in the Middle East through Operation Baghdad Pups. Just last week, our rescue experts returned with 12 more soldiers companions (including Bandaid who is pictured here) bringing the total rescued up to 75.

Last week, SPCA International successfully rescued Bandaid, a therapy dog from Iraq that has served hundreds of U.S. servicemen and women in their struggle to maintain mental stability during their deployment in Iraq. He was appropriately named Bandaid by mental health NCO SSG Luke Henry who befriended her and trained her to help comfort hundreds of soldiers on a base near Baghdad.

“Bandaid has helped me stay sane and has shown love to many other soldiers. I counsel as many as 15 soldiers a day, but Bandaid is often a better counselor than me. Her wagging tail can do more for soldiers than hours spent talking to me in some instances. One soldier walks a mile from the other side of the FOB just to see her,” explains SSG Luke Henry.

SPCA International extends a heartfelt “thank you” to all our donors, supporters, and volunteers for helping us bring Bandaid and 11 other dogs home for our U.S. soldiers. Thanks to you, 12 more emotional reunions will take place on American soil.

30 more soldiers’ dogs and cats still remain on our waiting list. Help us bring them home today!