Several of you have contacted me about the dogs of a soldier deployed overseas (possibly Iraq) who were dropped off at the shelter by the "friend" in who's care they were entrusted. To be honest, the story sort of smelled to more than one of us, and some digging was done. Thanks to a good Friend on the ground where this occurred, the smell is less though there are still some questions. It does appear that two dogs were dropped off at a shelter, with the story that they belonged to a soldier deployed overseas (apparently Iraq but not confirmed). They were dumped by a "friend" of the soldier who had been given custody; however, the "friend's" wife apparently was allergic so rather than do something responsible, the "friend" dumped them at the shelter. One of the things mitigating the smell was the actions of the shelter, which kept them longer than normal, did not put them down, and worked to find them a home together. The Friend on the ground is working to find out more details, and to get a unit, name, or something else so that we can let the soldier in question know what is going on. Meantime, a home has been found at a resort nearby, and the people there are taking care of them while efforts to contact the soldier are underway. They've declined help, but know that there is a network of people ready and eager to help as necessary. If you know a unit deployed from Arizona, or know of someone from Arizona deployed to Iraq or Afghanistan, please share this story with them. If they contact me using the e-mail on the right, I will get them in touch with the people who have the dogs. They are being well cared for. As for me, I hope the "friend" in question isn't just some s***bird who made up a convincing tale. If the story as told is true, however, I suggest they run far and fast before the troop gets home, because I know how I would react to the complete and total douchebaggery displayed. For dumping the dogs in a kill shelter with no apparent effort to find them a home first makes one a buddyf****r extraordinare. LW
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Sep 02 2010, 12:11 AM
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