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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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# 29,850:
4:55 pm PST, Jan 19,
Heather Cabal, Washington
# 29,849:
4:22 pm PST, Jan 19,
Name not displayed, New York
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4:03 pm PST, Jan 19,
Name not displayed, California
# 29,847:
3:46 pm PST, Jan 19,
Eric Crouch, New York
# 29,846:
3:12 pm PST, Jan 19,
Juli Olnas, Illinois
# 29,845:
2:45 pm PST, Jan 19,
Laura Klein, California
# 29,844:
2:42 pm PST, Jan 19,
Name not displayed, Arizona
# 29,843:
11:37 am PST, Jan 19,
Name not displayed, Texas
# 29,842:
10:54 am PST, Jan 19,
Sheryl Dayton Helmic, Florida
This goes without saying.
This goes without saying.
# 29,841:
10:46 am PST, Jan 19,
Carolyn Mcdermott, Florida
# 29,840:
10:02 am PST, Jan 19,
Ann Wilkinson, Alabama
# 29,839:
9:42 am PST, Jan 19,
Lee Malkiel, Pennsylvania
Having to provide a "why?" here is an absurdity. The current administration considers the notion of "following the rules" to be conditional, and yet this rule regarding combat dogs must be adhered to, even allowing for the unique circumstances? Talk about your utter hypocrisy. Let Sgt. Dana adopt Rex and turn the page.
Having to provide a "why?" here is an absurdity. The current administration considers the notion of "following the rules" to be conditional, and yet this rule regarding combat dogs must be adhered to, even allowing for the unique circumstances? Talk about your utter hypocrisy. Let Sgt. Dana adopt Rex and turn the page.
# 29,838:
6:07 am PST, Jan 19,
Veronica Manthei, New Jersey
# 29,837:
3:46 am PST, Jan 19,
Heather Jenkins, United Kingdom
Because it is fair. Why shouldn't she be able to, especially after what happened!
Because it is fair. Why shouldn't she be able to, especially after what happened!
# 29,836:
10:01 pm PST, Jan 18,
Silke Vanderzanden, Oregon
# 29,835:
9:25 pm PST, Jan 18,
Ellen M. Cullinane, New Jersey
Because she loves him and they both served our country.
Because she loves him and they both served our country.
# 29,834:
8:24 pm PST, Jan 18,
Melissa Mobeck, Washington
# 29,833:
7:28 pm PST, Jan 18,
Name not displayed, California
It's her baby. Just as if a mother was separated from her child, we'd want her to reunite.
It's her baby. Just as if a mother was separated from her child, we'd want her to reunite.
# 29,832:
5:56 pm PST, Jan 18,
Name not displayed, Rhode Island
# 29,831:
5:09 pm PST, Jan 18,
Name not displayed, California
# 29,830:
3:49 pm PST, Jan 18,
TODD EADS, Kentucky
# 29,829:
3:25 pm PST, Jan 18,
Chris Pedone, Colorado
Both Sgt. Dana and Rex have been injured in active duty. They've done their jobs. Let them live together and enjoy life. They deserve it!!
Both Sgt. Dana and Rex have been injured in active duty. They've done their jobs. Let them live together and enjoy life. They deserve it!!
# 29,828:
3:19 pm PST, Jan 18,
Sandra Green, Texas
# 29,827:
12:59 pm PST, Jan 18,
Margaret Paddock, Arizona
I don't understand the problem. If Sgt. Dana is returning to duty why isn't Rex assigned to her? Personally, I think once a dog is assigned it should stay with the handler unless the handler dies. The bond these two formed is unlikely to happen with another handler. Are there records that prove the dogs are just as effective with a new partner? I think they both have earned the right to stay together and continue to serve together until the end. Then Sgt. Dana can adopt Rex.
I don't understand the problem. If Sgt. Dana is returning to duty why isn't Rex assigned to her? Personally, I think once a dog is assigned it should stay with the handler unless the handler dies. The bond these two formed is unlikely to happen with another handler. Are there records that prove the dogs are just as effective with a new partner? I think they both have earned the right to stay together and continue to serve together until the end. Then Sgt. Dana can adopt Rex.
# 29,826:
11:51 am PST, Jan 18,
Susan Boger, New York
Because Rex is family to Jamie. And family should be allowed to stay together
Because Rex is family to Jamie. And family should be allowed to stay together
# 29,825:
7:22 am PST, Jan 18,
Joliz T, Finland
# 29,824:
6:50 am PST, Jan 18,
Cathy King, Georgia
# 29,823:
6:39 am PST, Jan 18,
April Carson, North Carolina
# 29,822:
11:47 pm PST, Jan 17,
Kerry Dowd, Connecticut
# 29,821:
10:15 pm PST, Jan 17,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
The love and respect bonding which pulled them through wartime and it's trauma,is still much needed for them both. Have a heart and do something right for the happiness of them both, they deserve it!!
The love and respect bonding which pulled them through wartime and it's trauma,is still much needed for them both. Have a heart and do something right for the happiness of them both, they deserve it!!
# 29,820:
8:54 pm PST, Jan 17,
Name not displayed, Ohio
# 29,819:
6:01 pm PST, Jan 17,
Lisa Curtis, California
Why would anyone ever want to prevent such an obvious humanitarian act & such a positive event for both human & animal? Surely you will not stand in the way.
Why would anyone ever want to prevent such an obvious humanitarian act & such a positive event for both human & animal? Surely you will not stand in the way.
# 29,818:
4:54 pm PST, Jan 17,
Angie VVVVVVV, Michigan
She shouldn't be allowed to adopt the dog. We put alot of money and time into training both her and the K9. Unfortunately she isn't able to continue. However, her K9 can. This would be the same as if it was her best friend or boyfriend. Married coupels serve in war zones together but can't stay in the tent. So why should she be able to keep the k9. She knew the rules when she entered into the service and should follow them. If the dog was being retired it would be different
She shouldn't be allowed to adopt the dog. We put alot of money and time into training both her and the K9. Unfortunately she isn't able to continue. However, her K9 can. This would be the same as if it was her best friend or boyfriend. Married coupels serve in war zones together but can't stay in the tent. So why should she be able to keep the k9. She knew the rules when she entered into the service and should follow them. If the dog was being retired it would be different
# 29,817:
2:09 pm PST, Jan 17,
Ryan Brumley, California
They have bonded like any soldiers do and should be together. There's plenty of other dogs that could take Rex's place.
They have bonded like any soldiers do and should be together. There's plenty of other dogs that could take Rex's place.
# 29,816:
1:59 pm PST, Jan 17,
AF Dog Handler, Guam
She should NOT be allowed to keep Rex. As a fellow AF dog handler she is disgrace to the entire K-9 career field. Rex is a fully capable dog that needs to work with other handlers. She is being very greedy and thinks Rex's is her dog. Yes, it hurts to move on and leave a dog behind but thats what we do.
She should NOT be allowed to keep Rex. As a fellow AF dog handler she is disgrace to the entire K-9 career field. Rex is a fully capable dog that needs to work with other handlers. She is being very greedy and thinks Rex's is her dog. Yes, it hurts to move on and leave a dog behind but thats what we do.
# 29,815:
12:24 pm PST, Jan 17,
Name not displayed, Maryland
# 29,814:
10:53 am PST, Jan 17,
Name not displayed, California
It is the right thing to do. Rex has served our country well and deserves to be adopted and in a loving home.
It is the right thing to do. Rex has served our country well and deserves to be adopted and in a loving home.
# 29,813:
10:45 am PST, Jan 17,
Paula Bellhorn, Michigan
Sgt. Dana gave her all for God and country and I feel our country should allow Sgt Dana to adopt Rex in return.
Sgt. Dana gave her all for God and country and I feel our country should allow Sgt Dana to adopt Rex in return.
# 29,812:
10:33 am PST, Jan 17,
Name not displayed, Utah
# 29,811:
10:24 am PST, Jan 17,
Elizabeth Woolever, New York
The strong emotional bonding that developed between soldier and dog during their time prior to Dana's injuries is indication that she whould be permitted to adopt Rex now that she has returned to duty. The policy of waiting forretirement for Rex should be waived considering these unusual circumstances.
The strong emotional bonding that developed between soldier and dog during their time prior to Dana's injuries is indication that she whould be permitted to adopt Rex now that she has returned to duty. The policy of waiting forretirement for Rex should be waived considering these unusual circumstances.
# 29,810:
10:10 am PST, Jan 17,
Name not displayed, Ohio
Because it is THE RIGHT THING TO DO. I am tired of people acting like they don't know the difference inherently between right & wrong. You feel it in your gut. DO THE RIGHT THING. This dog belongs with Sgt Dana. Be POSITIVE. BE ON THE SIDE OF THE LIGHT. DO THE RIGHT THING.
Because it is THE RIGHT THING TO DO. I am tired of people acting like they don't know the difference inherently between right & wrong. You feel it in your gut. DO THE RIGHT THING. This dog belongs with Sgt Dana. Be POSITIVE. BE ON THE SIDE OF THE LIGHT. DO THE RIGHT THING.
# 29,809:
9:43 am PST, Jan 17,
Louise Rose and Gerald Blume, Georgia
The dog deserves to be with Sgt. Dana; after all, it has served its country and should be rewarded.
The dog deserves to be with Sgt. Dana; after all, it has served its country and should be rewarded.
# 29,808:
9:33 am PST, Jan 17,
Kristine Jackson, Texas
Because she will be able to do a better job and heal quicker with the compassion of her dog.
Because she will be able to do a better job and heal quicker with the compassion of her dog.
# 29,807:
7:21 am PST, Jan 17,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
# 29,806:
7:04 am PST, Jan 17,
Maggie Moore, Texas
# 29,805:
6:23 am PST, Jan 17,
Emily O, Texas
# 29,804:
3:49 am PST, Jan 17,
Kerry Duggan, United Kingdom
It is shameful that you forced Rex into a battle that wasn't his to begin with and now you deny him the chance of a good life?! Consider the consequences of being so sure of your own importance and superiority. You disgust me...!
It is shameful that you forced Rex into a battle that wasn't his to begin with and now you deny him the chance of a good life?! Consider the consequences of being so sure of your own importance and superiority. You disgust me...!
# 29,803:
11:59 pm PST, Jan 16,
Tony Grieshaber, South Dakota
After what they have been through, and the service they bravely performed, these two deserve to maintain their bond forever! Let Rex be adopted !!!
After what they have been through, and the service they bravely performed, these two deserve to maintain their bond forever! Let Rex be adopted !!!
# 29,802:
10:17 pm PST, Jan 16,
Dina C, California
# 29,801:
8:25 pm PST, Jan 16,
Jenni Cooper, Canada