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Soldiers’ Angels Germany blog has a GREAT and inspiring story up today.
Five Soldiers from Newnan, Georgia-based Bravo 2-121 were wounded in the attack. But no one was killed, and the Soldiers say that’s because their dogs Sasha and Rufus attacked the intruder when he tried to enter their barracks.
The interesting thing about this story is that the military has long had a policy against adopting stray animals while deployed. I can’t help but cringe to wonder how many of our troops would be dead without these animals! Maybe we oughta rethink this policy.
Guard dogs can’t be beat. On our farm, we have dogs that are good for nothing but barking when people pull up to the house. We know when the mailman comes, when someone comes home, when someone is creeping around the house, etc. Of course, sometimes they bark at that rascally raccoon I can’t seem to capture and kill, but for the most time they are great guard dogs. They’re not vicious, just alert us when something out of place happens. I’ve woken up a few times locked and cocked patrolling the house looking for the source of the barking. I’d rather come up empty 100 times than have someone there the one time I don’t get up.
Anyway, read the story here.
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When the Hubs was at the FST, all of the adopted strays had one shared characteristic: they HATED Afghans. So it doesn’t surprise me at all that they attacked the intruder. I’m surprised they didn’t outright kill him. I always sent treats for the dogs and cats. The cats were good for killing the mice, which cobras would come after.
Bob the Liberal
Years ago, my brother and my father were out fishing. A big huge dog swum up to the boat and tried to climb in. A big black Labrador.
They checked around the docks, and they found out he had been there for about 2 weeks. he was a little malnourished, but in pretty good shape.
They brought him home, and he became the family pet. One of the kids named him Boko. He was the best dog in the world around the kids. He was every protective of them, and us.
A few years later, we had a problem with one of our neighbors. He came to the door one day, and it turned into a shouting match. And the dog just laid there, as if he wasn’t even paying attention. But he was.
Our neighbor reached into his pocket. That’s when Boko sprung. Mind you, the dog was about 140 pounds. Boko hit him hard, and clamped onto the guy’s wrist. That’s when the gun went spinning away. Boko broke 8 bones in his hand and wrist. And yet never broke the skin.
(I’ve had Boko chomp down on my arm, while we were playing. Stick your arm in a vice, and start turning. Just before your arm breaks, stop. That’s what it felt like.)
He saved all of our lives that day.
I miss Boko. He was 17 when he passed away. For a Black Lab, that’s almost unheard of. To this day, I believe a higher power sent him to be part of our lives.
CJ
Bob, mind if I share that story on Mark Levin’s site? He’s got a site dedicated to animal stories like this. Have you read “Rescuing Sprite?”
Bob the Liberal
Sure, be my guest.
GeorgeW6
Even if a GI’s dog just sits around and enjoys the hospitality; it brings loyalty, love and comfort to an otherwise bleak life. Congrats to those understanding such a basic part of our humanity.
Thanks to the guys taking in the cats and dogs and to thiet nco’s and officers who do understand the needs that bring humans together with others in God ‘s animal kingdom.
…. and if anyone over there needs help with their dog, either overseas, or back here in the States, please let me know if agencies cannot help, because I will!
Loyd Saephan
Fantastic posting, I favorited your site so I can visit again in the near future, Thanks
Judith H. Carr
I understand that Rufus was badly wounded. Does anyone know if he was taken care of? I live in Newnan and read the article but it didn’t provide enough details.
Careless Whisper
Also, here is the news on Rufus, who is U.S.A. bound!
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/international/dog_gets_his_day_haMOgDHiJOYZ3sFg3n0iBM?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME=
Cecilia Pinter
My son’s unit is on the base now at Dand Patan. There were 3 small puppies and 2 older dogs when they got there. In their down time they started to care for these pups. They know bits and pieces of the suicide bomber and believe the older dog to be rufus , This dog is training the pups to be protective of the troops. Because of the story and the pups probably being Targets who was involved in protecting the troops. We are trying to get them Stateside would love more background info.
cpinter@frrh.org
Careless Whisper
Rufus was saved but Sasha didn’t make it through the bombing.
here is the url about Rufus.
http://soldiersangelsgermany.blogspot.com/2010/02/tale-of-two-dogs.html
God Bless!
Careless Whisper
Cecilia, here is one of the organizations to help stranded dogs in war torn countries.
http://www.spcai.org/baghdad-pups.html
also:
Soldiers’ Angels, 1792 E. Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104
Soldiers’ Angels is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Organization
Website: http://www.soldiersangels.org
Voice Phone: 615-676-0239
Email: angels@soldiersangels.org
Tax Identification Number 20-0583415
Cecilia
Thanks for the info but since Apr a Facebook page called http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Puppy-Rescue-Mission/106320572741421?ref=ts was started by my son’s fiancee and she spearheaded this with the help of Nowzad in Kabul http://www.nowzad.com/ and other organizations to rescue Rufus and Target. To date 7 Afghani dogs have been rescued from this base and 11 more are going to soldier’s homes. It’s a great story and certainly touches your heart. Thanks again
Careless Whisper
Cecelia,
this is the meeting of Chris Duke, Rufus and Target, in the U.S.A.
Careless Whisper
here’s the url for you.
http://www.soldiersperspective.us/2010/02/16/rufus-the-hero-dog/#comment-63755
Careless Whisper
Cecelia,
this is the meeting of Chris Duke, Rufus and Target, in the U.S.A.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp=38501032�
Careless Whisper
Nothing beats the “Unconditional Love”…
when God gives you these “Special Angels” to watch over you!
Rogelio Zahra
Our child certainly not sleeps by way of the nite
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Target’s mission on earth didn’t last long enough but his soul most assuredly touched many. I hope his accidental death brings change to a bad animal control practice. Let’s pray that Rufus, the remaining dog-hero survivor has a story that ends better.