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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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# 29,800:
6:35 pm PST, Jan 16,
Name not displayed, Missouri
# 29,799:
6:02 pm PST, Jan 16,
Wendy K. Akers, Pennsylvania
The bound between a pet and person is very strong.
The bound between a pet and person is very strong.
# 29,798:
4:57 pm PST, Jan 16,
Lynn Anzinger, Pennsylvania
I am a dog owner and I know how attached you can get. I think with the bond they have, that should be enough for her to adopt him. They depend on each other and the trust is there. they become as close to you as a child would.It would be unfair to seperate them.I still think of all the dogs that were left behind in the vietmnam war the was crulity to animals. Those animals that surved to protect us should have come home with the soldiers.
I am a dog owner and I know how attached you can get. I think with the bond they have, that should be enough for her to adopt him. They depend on each other and the trust is there. they become as close to you as a child would.It would be unfair to seperate them.I still think of all the dogs that were left behind in the vietmnam war the was crulity to animals. Those animals that surved to protect us should have come home with the soldiers.
# 29,797:
4:53 pm PST, Jan 16,
DEBERA R. SMITH, MS, LSW, CCFC, Indiana
THEY SHARE A BOND THAT IS EXTREMEMLY IMPORTANT FOR BOTH. THIS ISSUE IS ONE OF COMMPASSION AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. BEING A DISABLED NAM VET MARRIED TO A DISABLED COMBAT NAM VET, SHE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO ADOPT REX. PEOPLE, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT CONSIDER VETERANS AND THEIR DUTY ANIMALS AS EXPENDABLE(MEANING NOT WORTH ANYTHING. PLEASE LET THIS WARRIOR ADOPT HER CANINE PARTNER, SO THEY CAN REMAIN TOGETHER. I AM A PET OWNER AND RESCUOR. MY PETS ARE MY FAMILY. KEEP THIS FAMILY TOGETHER.
THEY SHARE A BOND THAT IS EXTREMEMLY IMPORTANT FOR BOTH. THIS ISSUE IS ONE OF COMMPASSION AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. BEING A DISABLED NAM VET MARRIED TO A DISABLED COMBAT NAM VET, SHE SHOULD HAVE THE RIGHT TO ADOPT REX. PEOPLE, INCLUDING GOVERNMENT CONSIDER VETERANS AND THEIR DUTY ANIMALS AS EXPENDABLE(MEANING NOT WORTH ANYTHING. PLEASE LET THIS WARRIOR ADOPT HER CANINE PARTNER, SO THEY CAN REMAIN TOGETHER. I AM A PET OWNER AND RESCUOR. MY PETS ARE MY FAMILY. KEEP THIS FAMILY TOGETHER.
# 29,796:
3:45 pm PST, Jan 16,
Name not displayed, Michigan
They are family already! Keep them together!
They are family already! Keep them together!
# 29,795:
3:38 pm PST, Jan 16,
Mary Obuchowski, New Jersey
because it is right how do we ask these questions
because it is right how do we ask these questions
# 29,794:
3:37 pm PST, Jan 16,
Name not displayed, Arizona
# 29,793:
3:16 pm PST, Jan 16,
Cynthia Hopkins, Nevada
# 29,792:
3:02 pm PST, Jan 16,
Jennifer McDonald, Ohio
Let the horrifying gas taxes be put to use training a new dog. There are thousands of animals born every day that could be used. They deserve to be together.
Let the horrifying gas taxes be put to use training a new dog. There are thousands of animals born every day that could be used. They deserve to be together.
# 29,791:
1:32 pm PST, Jan 16,
Douglas Miller, New Jersey
# 29,790:
1:27 pm PST, Jan 16,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 29,789:
12:48 pm PST, Jan 16,
Tanya Wolfe, Michigan
Both these fine soldiers have served their country. Do not let their special bond be broken!
Both these fine soldiers have served their country. Do not let their special bond be broken!
# 29,788:
12:38 pm PST, Jan 16,
Deena Novak, California
# 29,787:
12:16 pm PST, Jan 16,
Roger Mcmullan, Washington
# 29,786:
11:03 am PST, Jan 16,
Linda Young, New Mexico
# 29,785:
10:18 am PST, Jan 16,
Shirley Russell, California
# 29,784:
10:11 am PST, Jan 16,
Lindsey Laycock, Oklahoma
because she has been working with this dog and has also been through alot as you can see. i think she deserves him they are family and he can be trained to be a pet, he is her friend and has always stood by her side..
because she has been working with this dog and has also been through alot as you can see. i think she deserves him they are family and he can be trained to be a pet, he is her friend and has always stood by her side..
# 29,783:
9:52 am PST, Jan 16,
Mataya Mataya, North Carolina
There is NO REASON NOT TO HONOR THIS SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP... They are bonded and love each other. They almost died together and deserve the right to spend the rest of their lives loving each other. Change what ever law is stupid enough to stop this from happening to them. Have the intelligence and heart to make this happen. Blessings, Mataya in Charlotte NC.
There is NO REASON NOT TO HONOR THIS SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP... They are bonded and love each other. They almost died together and deserve the right to spend the rest of their lives loving each other. Change what ever law is stupid enough to stop this from happening to them. Have the intelligence and heart to make this happen. Blessings, Mataya in Charlotte NC.
# 29,782:
9:25 am PST, Jan 16,
Janet Richardson, South Carolina
Why would you not let him have the dog. My gosh, there are millions of others the Military can have
Why would you not let him have the dog. My gosh, there are millions of others the Military can have
# 29,781:
8:48 am PST, Jan 16,
Brian T. Gibbons, Maryland
# 29,780:
7:05 am PST, Jan 16,
Maggie Burton, Pennsylvania
Because he is her partner, she has the right to protect her partner until he dies.
Because he is her partner, she has the right to protect her partner until he dies.
# 29,779:
6:27 am PST, Jan 16,
Name not displayed, Tennessee
They are partners for life and should not be separated.
They are partners for life and should not be separated.
# 29,778:
6:27 am PST, Jan 16,
Maribel Herrada, Illinois
They've been together through good and bad - and this was definetly bad - why separate them now - especially when they still want to be together - love is too great of a bond to break
They've been together through good and bad - and this was definetly bad - why separate them now - especially when they still want to be together - love is too great of a bond to break
# 29,777:
5:54 am PST, Jan 16,
Donald K. Frail, Ohio
# 29,776:
11:14 pm PST, Jan 15,
Deborah Stein, Nevada
Both sgt. Dana and Rex have served their country and deserve to be reunited.
Both sgt. Dana and Rex have served their country and deserve to be reunited.
# 29,775:
10:34 pm PST, Jan 15,
VIDA TOBI KANTER, New York
# 29,774:
10:26 pm PST, Jan 15,
FIORELLA VILCA, Peru
# 29,773:
10:03 pm PST, Jan 15,
Cindy Ramsey, Tennessee
They belong together! :)
They belong together! :)
# 29,772:
9:54 pm PST, Jan 15,
Name not displayed, Florida
# 29,771:
9:52 pm PST, Jan 15,
Lauren Sparber, New York
They both risk their lives to serve our country. It should not even be an issue - it should be allowed.
They both risk their lives to serve our country. It should not even be an issue - it should be allowed.
# 29,770:
8:28 pm PST, Jan 15,
Carol V. Wells, Arizona
# 29,769:
7:32 pm PST, Jan 15,
Robert W stirling, Washington
It is humane and moral. It is the right thing to do.
It is humane and moral. It is the right thing to do.
# 29,768:
5:49 pm PST, Jan 15,
Lisa Musgrave, Canada
# 29,767:
5:02 pm PST, Jan 15,
Conrad Schmid, Texas
# 29,766:
4:46 pm PST, Jan 15,
Joel Berner, New York
it's just a kind, humanitarian gesture that would occur to most of us.
it's just a kind, humanitarian gesture that would occur to most of us.
# 29,765:
4:45 pm PST, Jan 15,
Christine Taylor, Pennsylvania
Sgt. Dana should be allowed to keep Rex, they served together and they should stay together.
Sgt. Dana should be allowed to keep Rex, they served together and they should stay together.
# 29,764:
3:07 pm PST, Jan 15,
Wendy Schul, California
Rex was her life saver and her devoted friend through all of this. She is intitled to have her dog in her family.
Rex was her life saver and her devoted friend through all of this. She is intitled to have her dog in her family.
# 29,763:
2:13 pm PST, Jan 15,
T. Tromley, Virginia
Sign an Executive Order to let her have the dog. Like the one you signed to have the NSA spy on us.
Sign an Executive Order to let her have the dog. Like the one you signed to have the NSA spy on us.
# 29,762:
1:49 pm PST, Jan 15,
Name not displayed, Nevada
Both worked together as a team, both were injured in combat together, both survived, and both need to be with each other for the rest of their natural lives! They have completed their jobs; this is their reward for a job well done!
Both worked together as a team, both were injured in combat together, both survived, and both need to be with each other for the rest of their natural lives! They have completed their jobs; this is their reward for a job well done!
# 29,761:
1:47 pm PST, Jan 15,
Carol Wuertemburg, Arizona
THERE IS A BOND THAT MUST NOT BE STOPPED
THERE IS A BOND THAT MUST NOT BE STOPPED
# 29,760:
1:01 pm PST, Jan 15,
Roberta Cook, Ohio
Pres.Bush, you are always saying we should back our servicemen. Now is the time for you do act to greatly help Dana and Rex. Please make it possible for her to adopt Rex.
Pres.Bush, you are always saying we should back our servicemen. Now is the time for you do act to greatly help Dana and Rex. Please make it possible for her to adopt Rex.
# 29,759:
12:13 pm PST, Jan 15,
Name not displayed, California
What better reason than these best friends have been through fire and flame together?
What better reason than these best friends have been through fire and flame together?
# 29,758:
11:48 am PST, Jan 15,
Roger Britton, Ohio
Because they are family.
Because they are family.
# 29,757:
11:42 am PST, Jan 15,
Gayle Hicks, Virginia
# 29,756:
11:12 am PST, Jan 15,
Leslie Cuma, Indiana
# 29,755:
10:49 am PST, Jan 15,
Connie Kille, Arizona
# 29,754:
10:02 am PST, Jan 15,
Mary E. Clausing, New York
# 29,753:
9:57 am PST, Jan 15,
Armaiti May, California
Rex has served faithfully and deserves some service and respect in return.
Rex has served faithfully and deserves some service and respect in return.
# 29,752:
9:54 am PST, Jan 15,
Name not displayed, Kentucky
# 29,751:
8:59 am PST, Jan 15,
Denise Nichols, Michigan
Because they worked together and he responds to her the way he does is like no other
Because they worked together and he responds to her the way he does is like no other