Operation Baghdad Pups began with an email received on September 11, 2007. The desperate words of the U.S. soldier serving in Iraq told of his desire to get the dog, Charlie, he and his regiment had befriended out of the Middle East before their tour of duty ended. Because it is against regulations for troops to befriend an animal or transport one on a military flight, the likelihood of the determined soldiers succeeding alone seemed doubtful.
SPCA International's Operation Baghdad Pups program has now successfully rescued Charlie and other dogs befriended by our troops, out of Iraq and Afghanistan.
Soon after Charlie’s rescue, SPCA International heard from many more military personnel in Iraq and Afghanistan hoping for assistance. Before long, SPCA International had more than 35 active cases and that number continues to grow daily.
Visit www.baghdadpups.com to find out how you can help. There's also a link on the website to allow troops to seek help to bring their pups home.
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