Posted on 08/15/2014 2:36:26 AM PDT by Innovative
When a litter of puppies was born on the base where Caba served, the animals provided just the relief he needed.
But a few months later, the soldiers tour was coming to an end. Determined not to leave the dogs behind, they searched for a way to get them to America.
Thats when Caba was connected with Nowzad Dogs. Since 2007, the organization has reunited hundreds of soldiers with the stray dogs and cats they rescued while serving on the front lines.
The groups shelter and clinic in Kabul are staffed by 14 Afghan nationals, four of whom are trained veterinarians. The group spays/neuters street dogs and cats and vaccinates them against rabies.
Farthings group has reunited animals with nearly 700 service members from eight countries.
(Excerpt) Read more at kdvr.com ...
Doggieping and kittyping
Thank you for posting this, it’s a wonderful story.
Thank-you for making my day with this wonderful news story!
You’re very welcome.
Amazing. Nice to know that someone cares about animals in Afghanistan.
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