Paws of War on a Critical Rescue Mission to Help American Soldiers in Middle East Get Their Dogs to Safety
Paws of War is helping to get 6 dogs moved from Middle East to America for soldiers who care for them
NESCONSET, New York – (January 29, 2024) –The drone strike in Middle East that left three American soldiers dead and over 30 others wounded has created a dire situation that Paws of War is helping with. Now on a critical mission, the rescue group is working quickly to get 6 dogs who are siblings rescued from Middle East to America so they can live with the American soldiers who currently care for them. With the situation being dangerous and unpredictable, this is a mission that Paws of War must act quickly on, creating an urgent need for public support.
“We are deeply saddened to learn that more soldiers died overseas. Our thoughts and prayers go out to their families,” says Robert Misseri, the co-founder of Paws of War. “Everyday our organization works to honor and serve the heroes that serve our country.”
While animal rescues of this nature often take weeks to plan and execute, they do not have such luxuries in this case. Following the drone attack, there is a dire need to get the pets moved immediately to safety. The day before the drone attack, the group rescued a cat named Narvy for an Army soldier stationed in Iraq. Little did they know that only 24 hours later, that rescue would not have been possible.
Paws of War has rescued many pets for deployed soldiers overseas, moving the dogs and cats to America to be with the soldier’s families. Being deployed overseas is difficult for soldiers, who sometimes bond with a stray dog or cat. That bond helps fill the gap of being away from home, bringing the soldier comfort. Most of the pets have been rescued by the soldiers, and they have nursed them to health and created a strong and meaningful bond. Once it is time for deployment to be over, they cannot bear to leave the pet behind, and they ask Paws of War for help.
“Our troops serving overseas sacrifice so much and are under so much stress that for some, respite and therapy comes in the form of a stray cat or dog they see near the base,” adds Misseri. “The bonds formed with these animals become so strong so quickly. Together, we can give back to these soldiers by saving their pets and getting them out of a dangerous area.”
The rescues in the Middle East are becoming more complex and expensive for Paws of War. They can only continue to complete the missions with the support of those in the community. They currently need help getting 6 dogs rescued and into the arms of their soldiers in the U.S., including King, Hades, Socks, Shio, Ulfhednar, and Milo. To help make the mission successful by donating to support the cause, visit the site at: https://pawsofwar.org/?form=emergency
Paws of War also focuses on giving back to veterans in various ways. They have helped veterans with numerous issues, including suicide prevention, service and support dogs, companion cats and dogs, food insecurity, veterinary care, etc. Paws of War has a large loyal following of supporters and looks forward to working with new corporate sponsors to support these life-saving programs. To donate to support this mission, visit its site at https://pawsofwar.org/
About Paws of War
Paws of War is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that assists military members and their pets, rescues and trains dogs to be service dogs, and provides companion animals to veterans and first responders. To learn more about Paws of War and the programs provided or donate, visit its site at http://pawsofwar.org.
