Ratchet Gets To Come To the U.S.
October 16, 2008 by Heather R.
Filed under Pets
Specialist Gwen Beberg, serving in Baghdad, rescued and “adopted” Ratchet, a stray dog, this past May. She has tried to get Ratchet to the U.S. but so far hadn’t been successful — until an online petition with 50,000 signatures and SPCA International’s Operation Baghdad Pups stepped in to help. Ratchet will now be heading to his new home as early as this weekend!
U.S. soldiers are not normally allowed to bring home animals though exceptions have been made. So far, more than 50 dogs and six cats have made their way back to the U.S. to be with the servicemen who took care of them.
Ratchet will be joined by six other dogs and Specialist Beberg, who returns home next month, has said she’ll do a happy dance when that happens. I can’t say I blame her!
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Thank you for a great story and contest.
Cute Dog!!!!!
A heart-warming story. Thanks for the contest.
yea so glad petition helped bless the soldiers who love animals
It’s great when an animal is adopted!
It is so nice to read a heart warming story these days what a wonderful animal.
I’m glad this has a happy ending!
Thanks…
I love, love, love this story. We have two dogs that I couldn’t imagine being parting from. I am so glad both dog and owner get a happy ending.
I LOVE GOOD ENDING . I LOVE MY DOG
Beautiful dog and great story.
Thanks for hosting the surprise giveaway. Hope to win.
I’d love to win!!
Brought a tear to my eye. Sweet story with a happy ending.
I love happy endings.
What a story! thanks for the chance
Stong bonds between us are a spiritual miracles. God bless
I too love happy endings.
Great to hear some positive news for a change!
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