Climbing up on my soapbox…
I don’t know if everyone is keeping up on this story, but I felt a need to pass this on as its the most ridiculous situation I’ve heard in a while. Initially, the military wouldn’t allow “Ratchet” a stray dog rescued from a burning pile of trash by Sgt. Gwen Beberg in Baghdad to come home with the soldier due to military regulations prohibiting soldiers from adopting pets abroad.
The story has spread like wildfire and I’d like to think that any person with a heart would see that the situation is completely absurd. The latest news – the military approved Ratchet for transport on a rescue flight from Baghdad, but the approval came so late that the dog missed the flight. Imagine that.
For the love of Velveeta and sock puppets, put this dog on a plane and let him come home to the person who loves him most – Sgt. Beberg. Doesn’t the military have bigger things to worry about? Um…I don’t know…like terrorists and war?
And KUDOS to The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International’s Operation Bagdhad Pups for stepping in and helping get Ratchet and six other pups home. Donate to this organization – they do good work.
Here is more information, I urge you to read up on this issue as well as sign the petition to get Ratchet back. I’d personally like to see this ridiculous regulation repealed, but baby steps, Beth, baby steps.
Iraqi dog’s journey to America hits another snag – CNN.com
Care2′s Petition – Clemency for Ratchet
OK – I’m off my soapbox for the day. Thanks for listening.
