IN THE NEWS
November 25th 2008
Sign The Petition Now!
Sign the petition to stop inhumane killing of dogs in Iraq!
November 25th 2008
200 Dogs Killed in Iraq
SPCA International reaches out to help Iraq find better humane solutions. 200 dogs were killed by inhumane measures in Baghdad, Iraq on Sunday, marking the beginning of a government campaign to reduce the animal overpopulation problem that plagues the country. Read More
November 11th 2008
Honor Veterans: Canine, Feline and Human Alike
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. Read more…
October 24th 2008
Watch: New Baghdad Pups Video
Watch this cool new video honoring Operation Baghdad Pups soldiers, dogs and cats. Watch Now!
October 22nd 2008
Ratchet the Iraqi pup arrives in Minn., takes nap
Minneapolis, MN (AP) — After a long, exhausting trip, Ratchet the 6-month-old Iraqi puppy arrived in Minnesota — and promptly took a nap near the baggage claim at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Read more…
October 20th 2008
Ratchet arrives in US, tail wagging
CHANTILLY, Va. (AP) — A black puppy decked out in a red, white and blue bandanna jumped out of his crate and wagged his tail at the airport Monday, three flights and two days after leaving Iraq en route to his new home with a U.S. soldier. Read more…
October 19th 2008
Ratchet en route to U.S.
BAGHDAD (AP) — Ratchet the Iraqi puppy finally had his day. An animal rescue group flew into Baghdad on Sunday and picked up the dog, which was adopted by Army Spc. Gwen Beberg, 28, of Minneapolis in a case that highlighted military rules barring troops from caring for pets while in Iraq. Read more…
October 17th 2008
Crisp Returns to Iraq for Ratchet
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. Read more…
October 15th 2008
Military Provides Ratchet Clearance, But Not in Time
Ratchet did not make today’s flight out of Iraq. Just 30 minutes before SPCA International’s rescue expert, Terri Crisp, was to lift off from the Baghdad tarmac, the military finally gave Ratchet clearance to be released from his location at COP Meade.
Read more…
October 14th 2008
Sign The Petitions Now!
Sign the petition Release Ratchet from Iraq!
Sign the petition Clemency for Ratchet!
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