Comments on: Ratchet The Iraqi Puppy Is Saved And En Route To U.S.!

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[...] this year, we brought you the heartwarming story of an adopted Iraqi dog who escaped certain death and was reunited with her soldier savior in the [...]

By: Army Brat

Army Brat — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:12:10 +0000

I’m really not trying to play devil’s advocate, but I feel the need to explain something. My father is a commander in the military, and was recently sent to Kuwait. As part of his training, both he and his troops were instructed to NOT come into contact with ANY animals they encountered while in Kuwait. The reason they were given is because rabies and other communicable diseases were rampant in the animal population. They were especially warned against tick bites citing that they could easily become infected from the ticks alone. They were told that rabies can only be managed, once infected, and cannot be healed. They were so concerned about flea/tick bites, the Army instructed them that as a preventative measure, it would be advantageous for them to wear flea collars around each ankle, under their boots, to keep parasites from crawling up their legs.

It hurts the soldiers to see animals suffering, and it is a natural tendency to want to befriend and help them. Trust me, my father has the biggest heart you’ve ever seen. But given the choice, he would rather come home safely, than be stricken with a debilitating disease while overseas. The soldiers have enough to deal with as it is, without needlessly endangering their lives further.

By: TJ

TJ — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:15:12 +0000

There are still great organizations and companies that have big hearts when it comes to animals and their owners. Terri Crisp, Baghdad Pups, and Northwest Airlines are heroes here in making sure Ratchet comes home. I always fly Northwest Airlines when I fly to the Orient and they do take excellent care of their passengers and their safety. More kudos to Terri Crisp, Baghdad Pups, and Northwest Airlines for their big caring hearts. We need more of them in times of turmoil.

By: thuy

thuy — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:49:03 +0000

Thanks for posting this update Michael. I was wondering what happened to the dog. Happy endings are the best!

By: e

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 04:55:12 +0000

Welcome Michael

Always good to read some good news in the world

and here’s a little update.

http://www.startribune.com/local/31307514.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aU7EaDiaMDCiUT

good to see NorthWest airlines picked up the last two legs of the flight for the dog

There’s still good people out there in the world (besides the ones here on ER

By: VeggieTart

VeggieTart — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:00:58 +0000

Operation Baghdad Pups are true heroes here for intervening. I am glad they were able to save Ratchet and hope more non-human lives can be similarly saved. I also hope this spurs the military to abandon their cruel policy and do what it takes to ease the burden of service these men and women face.

By: Wolfie Rankin

Wolfie Rankin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 09:23:03 +0000

That’s a great story, what a lovely and a very lucky dog.

By: Alexandra Margaras

Alexandra Margaras — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 08:10:38 +0000

Thanks to a great organization, inocent lives can be saved and soldiers’ lives can be enriched. What a happy ending to this story! Alexandra Margaras, Chicago,IL