Operation: Puppy Rescue Mission!

“This is so Heartwarming!” Soldier rescues tortured Afghan puppy, “Bodhi.”

A Memorial Day Heartwarmer.

From the ashes of war, a little good news.

With thanks to the tip to Huff Post:

Bodhi, Rescue Dog From Afghanistan, Is Reunited With Army Sergeant Nick B In Pensacola, Florida (VIDEO)

“…When Sgt. Nick B. first found Bodhi — an Afghan herding dog — in a village in Afghanistan, the poor puppy was in a terrible state. His ears and half his tail had been hacked off and he was severely malnourished.

“They were going to use him to fight other dogs as entertainment,” said Nick, who has served in the U.S. Army for 13 years...”

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via CNN:

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julie says:

May 28, 2012 at 22:02

Puppy Rescue Misdion was started by a woman in the small town in which I live. Anna is truly an inspiration. Under her leadership, over 300 dogs and cats have been united with their soldier forever families, thanks to the dedication of her team and the heartwarming donations from individuals and organizations willing to donate to this cause.

The Power of the Positive. ~ Alana Stevenson | elephant journal says:

June 1, 2012 at 17:00

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