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Help Wounded Soldier Adopt Military Dog
Target: George W. Bush, President of the United StatesSponsored by: American Humane Association
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jamie Dana
and her Working Military Dog Rex were inseparable companions. For
three years they have lived together, worked together, and relied
upon each other. Jamie and Rex work together to patrol checkpoints
and scour buildings for hidden explosives, and have served
together in Iraq and Pakistan.
On June 25th, 2005 Jamie and Rex were returning from patrol when a bomb detonated under their vehicle. Jamie was seriously injured, and in a coma. Doctors didn't expect her to live, and she had to be transported to the United States for medical treatment. It was only when she awoke she learned that Rex had sustained only minor wounds.
On June 25th, 2005 Jamie and Rex were returning from patrol when a bomb detonated under their vehicle. Jamie was seriously injured, and in a coma. Doctors didn't expect her to live, and she had to be transported to the United States for medical treatment. It was only when she awoke she learned that Rex had sustained only minor wounds.
This is really a story about the bond of love that exists between Jamie and Rex. A bond so strong that her last thoughts before loosing consciousness was of Rex. A bond forged through training, through military service, and through companionship.
Jamie has returned to active duty, and wants to adopt Rex into her family. But current law prohibits the adoption of a combat dog until they reach retirement age. For Rex this could be another 5 to 10 years.
Please help re-unite Rex and Jamie - Urge President Bush to encourage legislation to override these laws.
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We signed the “Help Wounded Soldier Adopt Military Dog” petition!
# 100:
1:50 pm PST, Dec 20,
Janet Collins, Virginia
# 99:
1:50 pm PST, Dec 20,
Susan A. Watkins, Ohio
Please let these two remain together. Let the dog retire - he's been wounded, let him go home to Sgt. Dana and be treated like a king.
Please let these two remain together. Let the dog retire - he's been wounded, let him go home to Sgt. Dana and be treated like a king.
# 98:
1:50 pm PST, Dec 20,
Anita Wilson, Mississippi
The bond between humans and animals should sometimes supercede ridiculous Federal Laws. This is one of those cases.
The bond between humans and animals should sometimes supercede ridiculous Federal Laws. This is one of those cases.
# 97:
1:50 pm PST, Dec 20,
Penelope Carter
, New York
For the love of God, what else does this poor woman go through. She has a deep bond with this animal and they deserve to live their love together. A little justice and common sense would do a lot in this world!
For the love of God, what else does this poor woman go through. She has a deep bond with this animal and they deserve to live their love together. A little justice and common sense would do a lot in this world!
# 96:
1:49 pm PST, Dec 20,
Patti Foster, California
# 95:
1:49 pm PST, Dec 20,
Becky Bennett, Georgia
# 94:
1:49 pm PST, Dec 20,
Greg Dellapina, Connecticut
# 93:
1:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Kevin Kolacki, California
C'mon G.W., you have a dog....don't you think they've been through enough and deserve a life together??
C'mon G.W., you have a dog....don't you think they've been through enough and deserve a life together??
# 92:
1:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Nancy A Bilzing, Missouri
There is no reasonable reason that Sgt. Dana can't adopt the dog. If the dog was injured it will be of no use to the military. Not only that, but the military would have to house, feed and vet the dog for the next 5-10 years. Retire the dog and let him live out his life with love and comfort.
There is no reasonable reason that Sgt. Dana can't adopt the dog. If the dog was injured it will be of no use to the military. Not only that, but the military would have to house, feed and vet the dog for the next 5-10 years. Retire the dog and let him live out his life with love and comfort.
# 91:
1:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 90:
1:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Tracee David, Utah
There is a special bond between a dog and its companion. They both were injured and need each other more than ever now.
There is a special bond between a dog and its companion. They both were injured and need each other more than ever now.
# 89:
1:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Athena Tracey, New York
Because they have been through so much together. They should stay together.
Because they have been through so much together. They should stay together.
# 88:
1:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Tina Dellapina, Connecticut
# 87:
1:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Name not displayed, Minnesota
Don't break the bond of love.
Don't break the bond of love.
# 86:
1:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Eva-Marie Gooden, Oklahoma
She has a special bond with this dog and there is no reason the dog shouldn't be granted an "early retirement" in light of the outstanding contribution he's already made by saving her life.
She has a special bond with this dog and there is no reason the dog shouldn't be granted an "early retirement" in light of the outstanding contribution he's already made by saving her life.
# 85:
1:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Larry Ambrose, Oregon
Oh Please! Don't be so ridiculous. Let the Soldier adopt the dog. You foolish, foolish people.
Oh Please! Don't be so ridiculous. Let the Soldier adopt the dog. You foolish, foolish people.
# 84:
1:48 pm PST, Dec 20,
Jennifer Rice, Illinois
Sgt. Dana should be allowed to adopt Rex for the same reason anyone should. Because they are both obviously connected to each other through their hearts. One takes care of the other and have become a fixture in their lives. It is a relationship that goes beyond the military(not that the military isn't important,please understand). With all the abuse done to animals,it would be injustice to seperate a companionship this wonderful. After all the trauma of war,they need each other.
Sgt. Dana should be allowed to adopt Rex for the same reason anyone should. Because they are both obviously connected to each other through their hearts. One takes care of the other and have become a fixture in their lives. It is a relationship that goes beyond the military(not that the military isn't important,please understand). With all the abuse done to animals,it would be injustice to seperate a companionship this wonderful. After all the trauma of war,they need each other.
# 83:
1:47 pm PST, Dec 20,
Georgia Federhofer, Florida
My God its the least we can do for these wonderful dogs who risk their lives for us. Please, I beg of you!
My God its the least we can do for these wonderful dogs who risk their lives for us. Please, I beg of you!
# 82:
1:47 pm PST, Dec 20,
Susan Ray, Oregon
I just lost my beloved dog, Jake, so I know firsthand how devasting this separation can be.
I just lost my beloved dog, Jake, so I know firsthand how devasting this separation can be.
# 81:
1:47 pm PST, Dec 20,
Daniel Fewster, Maryland
# 80:
1:47 pm PST, Dec 20,
Maxine Griesert, Minnesota
# 79:
1:47 pm PST, Dec 20,
William Hartmann, New Jersey
A k-9 dog hurt on duty deserves to be able to retire to a good family. And who better then it's handler of 3 years.
A k-9 dog hurt on duty deserves to be able to retire to a good family. And who better then it's handler of 3 years.
# 78:
1:47 pm PST, Dec 20,
Richard Walden, California
They've both served their country and should be together.
They've both served their country and should be together.
# 77:
1:46 pm PST, Dec 20,
Patricia Crespo, Florida
Please do not allow some antiquated law prevent these two Military heros from being together. They have earned the right!
Please do not allow some antiquated law prevent these two Military heros from being together. They have earned the right!
# 76:
1:46 pm PST, Dec 20,
Name not displayed, Ohio
# 75:
1:46 pm PST, Dec 20,
Kristine Kelly, California
Because she wants to and it will benefit the dog!!
Because she wants to and it will benefit the dog!!
# 74:
1:46 pm PST, Dec 20,
Alexandra Price, Georgia
Such a bond between a human and an animal can never be broken but why force them to endure the hardship of separation, haven't they suffered enough in the line of duty.
Such a bond between a human and an animal can never be broken but why force them to endure the hardship of separation, haven't they suffered enough in the line of duty.
# 73:
1:46 pm PST, Dec 20,
Karla Koebernick, Massachusetts
# 72:
1:46 pm PST, Dec 20,
Christopher McMurry, Virginia
Give this Purple Heart dog the reward he deserves for meritous valor. Give him his family.
Give this Purple Heart dog the reward he deserves for meritous valor. Give him his family.
# 71:
1:45 pm PST, Dec 20,
April Dafgard, New Jersey
I can't believe we even have to have a petition for this. How silly. This woman and the dog should be together. The government needs to get a grip. I had a dog for 16 of the 22 years that she was alive and if you tried to get in between us, I would have taken your head off. Pets are therapeutic to people. These 2 have been thru allot together. They should be reunited.
I can't believe we even have to have a petition for this. How silly. This woman and the dog should be together. The government needs to get a grip. I had a dog for 16 of the 22 years that she was alive and if you tried to get in between us, I would have taken your head off. Pets are therapeutic to people. These 2 have been thru allot together. They should be reunited.
# 70:
1:45 pm PST, Dec 20,
Anthony Cappuccino, California
# 69:
1:45 pm PST, Dec 20,
Sherry Hawkins, Wisconsin
They have been through so much together and are already family by heart & deed. I see no reason they should be kept apart. Please let them continue to be together. God Bless.
They have been through so much together and are already family by heart & deed. I see no reason they should be kept apart. Please let them continue to be together. God Bless.
# 68:
1:44 pm PST, Dec 20,
Name not displayed, Illinois
# 67:
1:44 pm PST, Dec 20,
Michael Rudd, Kansas
Politicians always profess that we should "support our troops". Well, allowing Sgt. Dana to adopt her combat dog by eliminating some government bureaucracy is a real. meaningful way to support this brave, injured, soldier who did more than her part to "support her country"!
Politicians always profess that we should "support our troops". Well, allowing Sgt. Dana to adopt her combat dog by eliminating some government bureaucracy is a real. meaningful way to support this brave, injured, soldier who did more than her part to "support her country"!
# 66:
1:44 pm PST, Dec 20,
Ila King, New York
Rex should be honorably discharged after being wounded in action.
Rex should be honorably discharged after being wounded in action.
# 65:
1:44 pm PST, Dec 20,
Cameron McHarg, California
# 64:
1:44 pm PST, Dec 20,
Eileen Darcy, New York
# 63:
1:44 pm PST, Dec 20,
Sherry Sharp, Pennsylvania
# 62:
1:44 pm PST, Dec 20,
Lynn Jewell, Ohio
They belong together and should be reunited.
They belong together and should be reunited.
# 61:
1:44 pm PST, Dec 20,
Julie Bolte, Oklahoma
Because she loves and adores that dog - it is a part of her family! That dog would get the most wonderful care living with her.
Because she loves and adores that dog - it is a part of her family! That dog would get the most wonderful care living with her.
# 60:
1:44 pm PST, Dec 20,
Yvonne Stickler, Texas
With so many unwanted dogs in this country, it is niceto see someone wanting a dog because of love.
With so many unwanted dogs in this country, it is niceto see someone wanting a dog because of love.
# 59:
1:43 pm PST, Dec 20,
Name not displayed, Arizona
Bonds between humans and animals are as strong as those between human and human. I understand that Rex is expensive and has undergone extreme training, but Rex was hurt in the explosion as well and survived. As with any soldier, let him leave when he has been traumatized (like surviving an explosion). He served his country well and now it is time for him to serve Sgt. Dana.
Bonds between humans and animals are as strong as those between human and human. I understand that Rex is expensive and has undergone extreme training, but Rex was hurt in the explosion as well and survived. As with any soldier, let him leave when he has been traumatized (like surviving an explosion). He served his country well and now it is time for him to serve Sgt. Dana.
# 58:
1:43 pm PST, Dec 20,
Bonnie Jay, California
# 57:
1:43 pm PST, Dec 20,
Dani Fleeman, Georgia
all they have been through, they certainly have the right to stay together. please.
all they have been through, they certainly have the right to stay together. please.
# 56:
1:43 pm PST, Dec 20,
Adan Huber, Pennsylvania
# 55:
1:42 pm PST, Dec 20,
Kathy Powell, Indiana
# 54:
1:42 pm PST, Dec 20,
Jennifer Hurst, Maryland
Please allow Sgt. Dana to adopt Rex. Rex is a family member to her. Please guratnee this dog will be taken care of.
Please allow Sgt. Dana to adopt Rex. Rex is a family member to her. Please guratnee this dog will be taken care of.
# 53:
1:42 pm PST, Dec 20,
Name not displayed, Connecticut
# 52:
1:42 pm PST, Dec 20,
Laura DePyssler, Indiana
# 51:
1:42 pm PST, Dec 20,
Walt Amaral, California
He should be retired to live out his life out of the service.
He should be retired to live out his life out of the service.