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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!
# 29,896:
6:50 pm PST, Jan 25,
Sharon Brown, New York
This would no doubt help in this soldier's recovery and we owe a lot to such people.
This would no doubt help in this soldier's recovery and we owe a lot to such people.
# 29,895:
6:29 pm PST, Jan 25,
Melissa Ott, Tennessee
# 29,894:
12:47 pm PST, Jan 25,
Steven McCullum, Florida
As a Former Marine, My adice counts. GIVE HER THE DOG!!
As a Former Marine, My adice counts. GIVE HER THE DOG!!
# 29,893:
7:49 am PST, Jan 25,
Amanda North, Pennsylvania
# 29,892:
1:16 am PST, Jan 25,
Anna Leamon, Washington
# 29,891:
12:13 am PST, Jan 25,
Sara K. Bakker, California
# 29,890:
9:02 pm PST, Jan 24,
Pam Stacy, Arkansas
# 29,889:
3:58 pm PST, Jan 24,
Jenny Graham, Texas
# 29,888:
12:29 pm PST, Jan 24,
Alejandra Lori Ramirez, Michigan
# 29,887:
7:20 am PST, Jan 24,
Marie Gnas, Wisconsin
# 29,886:
7:20 pm PST, Jan 23,
Donald Garlit, Michigan
They served together. One good reason is always enough. General Robert E. Lee
They served together. One good reason is always enough. General Robert E. Lee
# 29,885:
6:19 pm PST, Jan 23,
Pamela S. Usrey, Wisconsin
President Bush. I know that you understand the bond between a human and a dog because I have seen and heard you with your dog, Barney. It is a special bond that is not broken without pain and sorrow for the human and the dog. Rex is not a weapon or tank or other piece of equipment that was used by this soldier, and he cannot be simply reissued to another soldier as if he is. This soldier and her dog have served this country, both risking their lives. They deserve the respect and compassion that reuniting them would show. Please, I beg you to think about the pain that I am sure is being experienced by both of them and to realize that you have the power to help relieve that pain and, at the same time, reward both these brave soldiers who risked their lives serving under your orders. It is the very least that you can do for them. You say that you believe in a philosophy of compassion as taught by the life of Jesus. This is an opportunity for you to put that belief into action.
President Bush. I know that you understand the bond between a human and a dog because I have seen and heard you with your dog, Barney. It is a special bond that is not broken without pain and sorrow for the human and the dog. Rex is not a weapon or tank or other piece of equipment that was used by this soldier, and he cannot be simply reissued to another soldier as if he is. This soldier and her dog have served this country, both risking their lives. They deserve the respect and compassion that reuniting them would show. Please, I beg you to think about the pain that I am sure is being experienced by both of them and to realize that you have the power to help relieve that pain and, at the same time, reward both these brave soldiers who risked their lives serving under your orders. It is the very least that you can do for them. You say that you believe in a philosophy of compassion as taught by the life of Jesus. This is an opportunity for you to put that belief into action.
# 29,884:
4:51 pm PST, Jan 23,
Colleen Prince, Illinois
Rex & Dana have a special bond & should be able to continue to be together. Dana is willing to care for Rex & Rex will, no doubt, help Dana. It is a win/win outcome.
Rex & Dana have a special bond & should be able to continue to be together. Dana is willing to care for Rex & Rex will, no doubt, help Dana. It is a win/win outcome.
# 29,883:
4:24 pm PST, Jan 23,
Laura Biasci, Florida
# 29,882:
2:27 pm PST, Jan 23,
Name not displayed, California
# 29,881:
10:21 am PST, Jan 23,
Anna M. Bennett, Utah
Human decency cries for this adoption to take place.
Human decency cries for this adoption to take place.
# 29,880:
8:59 am PST, Jan 23,
Cory Ayler, Pennsylvania
# 29,879:
3:23 am PST, Jan 23,
Name not displayed, Wisconsin
# 29,878:
10:37 pm PST, Jan 22,
Catherine Waltrip, California
# 29,877:
9:59 pm PST, Jan 22,
Joey Sutton, North Carolina
because it is their destiny to be togather.
because it is their destiny to be togather.
# 29,876:
9:14 pm PST, Jan 22,
Kelsey Smith, Kansas
Sgt. Dana should be allowed to adopted Rex because the bond between a dog and human is so great that you don't realize it until it's gone!
Sgt. Dana should be allowed to adopted Rex because the bond between a dog and human is so great that you don't realize it until it's gone!
# 29,875:
7:03 pm PST, Jan 22,
Wendi Prince, Georgia
# 29,874:
5:09 pm PST, Jan 22,
Annette McNaughton, Nevada
They were constant partners while they were on duty. If a Police office has a K-9 partner who is injured they are given the opportunity to adopt their K-9 partners.
They were constant partners while they were on duty. If a Police office has a K-9 partner who is injured they are given the opportunity to adopt their K-9 partners.
# 29,873:
4:59 pm PST, Jan 22,
Nick Lubofsky, Colorado
# 29,872:
11:00 am PST, Jan 22,
Julie Stout, New York
Dana should be able to adopt Rex b/c separating them after what they have been through together would be tramatic for Rex.
Dana should be able to adopt Rex b/c separating them after what they have been through together would be tramatic for Rex.
# 29,871:
7:44 am PST, Jan 22,
Name not displayed, Pennsylvania
# 29,870:
7:35 am PST, Jan 22,
Nancy Picker, California
# 29,869:
7:00 am PST, Jan 22,
Brenda Wilson, California
# 29,868:
8:58 pm PST, Jan 21,
Paula Contreras, California
# 29,867:
2:51 pm PST, Jan 21,
Sally Master, Pennsylvania
# 29,866:
10:55 am PST, Jan 21,
Danielle Vernachio, Arizona
# 29,865:
9:57 am PST, Jan 21,
Stephanie Murphy, Illinois
# 29,864:
8:12 am PST, Jan 21,
Name not displayed, Virginia
# 29,863:
6:17 pm PST, Jan 20,
Debra Merritt, Arizona
Sgt.Dana should adopt Rex because they belong together. They have bond like no other. That dog saved the Sgt.
Sgt.Dana should adopt Rex because they belong together. They have bond like no other. That dog saved the Sgt.
# 29,862:
5:06 pm PST, Jan 20,
Bubba Gump, Massachusetts
Do any of you people realize what it takes to train and procure a military working dog? Do any of you realize the hours that all handlers put in and the things that we do on a daily basis and do any of you realize how short-handed, and more importantly, short-dogged the services are? Do any of you realize these dogs are not pets? These dogs are not owned by the handlers. All dogs and all handlers will have numerous partners over the course of their careers. Some Air Force kennel somewhere just got short-changed by a selfish handler and all of you on this petition are OK with that. Just recently a Marine handler was killed and 2 others wounded in the same suicide bombing. Did you see any other those surviving handlers raising a stink wanting their dogs for their personal use? No. Why? Because they are true dog handlers and know that these valuable partners are NEEDED to help protect others. Some of the posters on this petition need to think with other than emotions and realize what the real world is all about...
Do any of you people realize what it takes to train and procure a military working dog? Do any of you realize the hours that all handlers put in and the things that we do on a daily basis and do any of you realize how short-handed, and more importantly, short-dogged the services are? Do any of you realize these dogs are not pets? These dogs are not owned by the handlers. All dogs and all handlers will have numerous partners over the course of their careers. Some Air Force kennel somewhere just got short-changed by a selfish handler and all of you on this petition are OK with that. Just recently a Marine handler was killed and 2 others wounded in the same suicide bombing. Did you see any other those surviving handlers raising a stink wanting their dogs for their personal use? No. Why? Because they are true dog handlers and know that these valuable partners are NEEDED to help protect others. Some of the posters on this petition need to think with other than emotions and realize what the real world is all about...
# 29,861:
1:20 pm PST, Jan 20,
Jolene Wielgosz, Texas
# 29,860:
12:15 pm PST, Jan 20,
Catherine LeBlanc, California
# 29,859:
7:54 am PST, Jan 20,
Name not displayed, New York
# 29,858:
7:45 am PST, Jan 20,
Kathy Williams, Montana
There are few things in life that are as great as a love between a dog and their person. These two loved each other, relied on each other, worked together and fought together. They should be able to remain together to continue their hapiness that they bring each other.
There are few things in life that are as great as a love between a dog and their person. These two loved each other, relied on each other, worked together and fought together. They should be able to remain together to continue their hapiness that they bring each other.
# 29,857:
6:55 am PST, Jan 20,
Name not displayed, Michigan
Rex is more than just her partner on a job. Rex is family, they love one another and need to be together. Would you seperate a mother and her child? I think not. Please bring them back together, I'm sure Rex is longing to be with Dana as much as she wants to be with him.
Rex is more than just her partner on a job. Rex is family, they love one another and need to be together. Would you seperate a mother and her child? I think not. Please bring them back together, I'm sure Rex is longing to be with Dana as much as she wants to be with him.
# 29,856:
6:47 am PST, Jan 20,
Anna Williams, Arizona
its only right, they belong together!!!!!Its called love !!!!!!!
its only right, they belong together!!!!!Its called love !!!!!!!
# 29,855:
5:57 am PST, Jan 20,
Deborah Ramsey, Virginia
# 29,854:
3:52 am PST, Jan 20,
Name not displayed, New Hampshire
Love and Companionship
Love and Companionship
# 29,853:
8:02 pm PST, Jan 19,
John Rogers, South Carolina
# 29,852:
6:23 pm PST, Jan 19,
Tina Garcia, California
Sgt. Dana has deserved her right to adopt Rex and REx deserves the right to a loving home, staring death in the face to defend your country, should there be any question to why not? Think Again!
Sgt. Dana has deserved her right to adopt Rex and REx deserves the right to a loving home, staring death in the face to defend your country, should there be any question to why not? Think Again!
# 29,851:
5:04 pm PST, Jan 19,
Chris Archibald, New Hampshire