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No Dog Gets Left Behind’s Annual Valentine To Save The Pups of War (Pups in Pictures)

March 3, 2015 by HughE Dillon
This is an amazing organization that re-unites soldiers and the four legged friend that kept them company out on the field, away from a friendlier world.
Save the Pups is a non-profit organization that provides financial
support to reunite soldiers with the stray pets they found and bonded
with while at war. On February 21, a fundraiser was held to raise money for the No Dog Gets Left Behind program, at the Double Tree Hotel. PCC photographer Mike Hirata captured the special night, which was well attended despite the wicked snow storm raging outside.

In the desert, a lonely
soldier stumbles upon a listless dog. They trade glances. The soldier
speaks a few sympathetic words and offers the pathetic pup a pat on the back.
The dog whimpers. And in this seemingly mundane exchange, both of their lives
are forever changed. In the four-legged creature, the soldier finds
companionship, hope and a sense of normalcy that’s been missing in his life
since he found his way to Afghanistan. In the soldier, the dog finds safety,
comfort and an affection he’s never known. Over the days and months ahead, man
and his beloved new best friend form an unbreakable bond made only stronger by
the stresses of war, chaos, destruction and discord. And then, it’s time for
the soldier to return home – without his battle buddy.

No Dog Gets Left Behind
provides financial support to reunite military personnel with the stray animals
they found and bonded with while at war – a $4,500-per-pet proposition that
includes vaccines, medical treatment, transportation and more. While the
financial investment is high, the relief, comfort and joy this program provides
soldiers is immeasurable. To date we have brought home over 27 dogs to be reunited with his/her soldier.

 Keynote Speaker, CNN Hero of the Year, Pen Farthing and Trish Gohl, Founder of Save the Pups, at annual charity event for No Dog Gets Left Behind

Trish Gohl, Vince Gohl and rescued Dog.
Pen Farthing and Trish Gohl. 
 Michael Short, Kevin Datesman, John Howland, and Linda Geldner.
Danielle Burton and Andy Clark with Stinkie and Max.
 Nico VandenEkart and Erica Rebstock.
 Hannah Surowinski, Sandra Buckenham, and Onne DeBoer.

 Keynote Speaker, CNN Hero of the Year, Pen Farthing.
Farthing, who founded a nonprofit that reunites soldiers with stray
dogs and cats they took in during combat, is the 2014 CNN Hero of the
Year.

“There is no stronger bond
between man and dog than that formed during war,” Farthing said at the
annual tribute show, which aired Sunday night on CNN’s global networks. (Hear his story.)
 Tina Ferroni and Mario Federiconi.
 Volunteers: Erica Ellington, Monica Wright, and Tori Plymouth.
 Kristin Ferriggi, Arielle Morris, and Maria Maragos.
 Donna Shields and Roxy checking to see if she’s on the list.
No Dog Gets Left Behind
provides financial support to reunite military personnel with the stray animals
they found and bonded with while at war – a $4,500-per-pet proposition that
includes vaccines, medical treatment, transportation and more. While the
financial investment is high, the relief, comfort and joy this program provides
soldiers is immeasurable.
The next big event for them is coming up April 4.