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February 2, 2009
Dogpile.com's Search & Rescue Program Helps Soldiers Bring Home Rescued Dogs from Afghanistan
Last November, Dogpile.com launched its "Search and Rescue" program that donates money to animal-related charities. The program also helps people find help for needy animals.
Two soldiers in Afghanistan found out about the program and looked for assistance in bringing two stray dogs they'd rescued home to the U.S. The soldiers tours of duty were coming to an end and they couldn't bear to leave their new best friends behind. When Dogpile learned of the program, they agreed to sponsor the trip for the dogs.
Here's video of the dogs arriving in the U.S. and being picked up by the wife of one of the soldiers:
Dogpile.com's Search and Rescue program has already raised $100,000 for the ASPCA. Last August, Dogpile.com announced a partnership with Petfinder.com (which is where I found our new dog Ruby!)
Posted by Nathania Johnson on February 2, 2009 11:54 AM
Comments
What an inspring and heart-warming story of the two doggies arriving from Afghanistan, sponsored by the caring people of DOGPILE.COM'S SEARCH 7 RESCUE OPERATIONS.
You beat all other search engines, that is why I exclusively use Dogpile.com - not even knowing of the wonderful work you are sponsoring.
Erna June 24, 2009 3:22 AM
My name is Ashley Sargent and my husband Rich is currently serving the US Army in Afghanistan. He and I are both animal lovers and supporters and he has become concerned about the welfare of many dogs found on the streets on the town/city he is serving in. He says there are puppies and grown dogs running around everywhere in various stages of malnutrition and abuse, and that most everyone local treats the animals very badly, kicking them, throwing things at them etc.
He has asked me specifically to do some research to see if there were any resources to help him save some of these stray unfortunate animals suffering on the streets. Neither of us have any idea where to start, but we know there must be someone out there who understands and would help support this cause.
If anyone knows of anyone who could help us and/or information to better enlighten us on how this rescue could best be served, I'd greatly appreciate it.
Thanks,
Ashley Sargent for
Spc. Richard E. Sargent, U.S. Army
Ashley Sargent August 15, 2009 7:56 PM
Oh and anyone can definitely email me with any information that might send me in the right direction.
Thanks!
Ashley
a_yantz@yahoo.com
Ashley August 15, 2009 7:58 PM
