My husband got a dog in Iraq!!!

I got an email from my hubby in Iraq today. Here's some of what he had to say!

" We also have a new pet. A
puppy showed up at the shooting range and I don't know
who adopted who. She came right up to us and wanted us
to rub her belly and play. She's a smart little thing
within an hour she knew sit, roll over and shake.
Anything for a Vienna sausage. Today we are going to
clean her up hopefully and spray her, if she will
cooperate. We named her "Richochette" (Rick-o-shay)
and I think she is going to be around for a while.
Typical Americans and dogs, always a soft spot when it
comes to dogs. Well anyway everything is allright so
don't worry. Don't beleive everything you see on CNN.
The British BBC give a more realistic account of whats
going on here. "

"Hey again, Just a quick note to let you know I'm
thinking of ya. The dog loved her bath, she just sat
in the tub and let us scrub her. But, once she was out
she rolled in the dirt. I was suprised, no bugs or
open sores, seemed pretty healthy. I'm going to try to
find the camp vet to see about shots, etc. "

What do you think of that? I think it's just sooooo sweet. I'm going to tell him that, if nobody else wants here, and he gets her housebroken, he can bring her home with him.

When he was in Iraq for Desert Storm, the same thing happened! Two little puppies showed up and they named them "Scud" and "Mine Dog". They weren't allowed to bring them in their tents, and they wouldn't leave, so they built little sandbag bunkers for them and put blankets in there - and they slept there. They went home with one of the soldiers.

Is that sweet or what?!?!

That is really sweet!!!!!:D
I hope everything goes ok and you are able to keep her:)!!
That is very sweet of your husband to take in the dog, and help her out.

Do you know what kind of dog she is? :)




Kelsey

You can always tell a dog lover wherever they are! How sweet of him.

:D

THAT IS SOOOO SWEET!!!! :D

OMG.... that is SUCH a sweet story!!!!

I hope she comes home with him!!!!

Awww... and men think they are so macho,, they are just big ol softies like us girls,,, :D :) :D

That's a man after our hearts, for sure! Tell him we'd love to see a pic of them both. I hope you get to keep her. That would be so cool.

That is so sweet. :) One of the shelters nearby here has been working with the US military to bring dogs and cats from Iraq back here so they can have a better chance at having a good life. :)

Congratulations to your husband and his buddies for taking care of that puppy. It must give them some comfort to see a wagging tail when they come back to their base.
I hope the pup will be adopted and brought here to a loving home.:)

Dogs always find their way to the one sucker in the crowd, don't they? Richochet chose well!

that's awesome!!
Congratulations!

What a wonderful story. I hope he is able to bring the pup home :)

That is so sweet :) What great guys!

That is great!!!!:D

awww....that's wonderful! i hope Richochet can come back hto the United States so she can live with ya'll.

I hope that she's not left behind in Iraq! I saw an episode of Animal Precinct Texas the other evening, and with the help of
http://www.wspa.org.uk/index.php?ilocale=2
a yound pup named "Ratchet" was able to come join the soldier's family through WSPA's help. Poor pup had an old healed fracture of one of his legs, but was declared fine as it had healed up resonably well. I sure hope we'll all be hearing that Ricochette is able to get out of Iraq safely (with your husband of course)! ;) She sounds like a darling!:D

It sure would be nice if he could bring her home. I think they'll really bond over there.

I don't know what kind she is yet. I imagine she's a Heinz 57. It's not like the breed them over there - dogs are against the religion.

In his last care package, I sent a digital camera. He's pretty technologically challenged, though, so I doubt he'll figure out how to work it. If he does I'll share some pictures!

Bob emailed again, and he sent a short discription of what the puppy looks like:

"Ricki is a
mutt, she is about 18inches tall white and brown. She
has brown around her eyes like a bandits mask or
raccoon eyes. Very playful and smart, she can spot
our truck a mile away and is always waiting for us
under the same tree. Looking for treats and to play.
Hopefully we will find a vet to give her shots. One
guy already sent back to the States for flea meds and
heartworm meds. I gave her a dose of intestional
worming medicine so she is dewormed."

Wow that is so sweet...
I hope he can bring her back to the states ;)

Keep us updated....Tell Hubby we love hearing about Ricki
;)