The Bear Dog of Afghanistan
I recently received an email about a pup named Bear. The story has been making the email rounds about a puppy in Afghanistan who was befriended by a US Marine. The pup, dubbed Bear, was found hungry and dehydrated in a bombed out building. The Marine has been caring for the pup and would like to bring the orphan home to the United States to be a member of his family. According to the report, the costs for rabies, shipping to an Afghani shelter, and then shipping to the Eastern United States, would be between $2,500 and $5,000. Any money above and beyond would go to another family trying to bring a dog home.
The Chip-in Widget has been put up by the marine’s wife. An address for checks has been posted. I am not really sure why, if an organization is helping them, funds are not directed to the organization to protect the home address of the Marine. It would also encourage people to donate as their gift would be tax deductible.
There is a page that shows a photo of Bear on the NowZad dogs website. However, there is no mention of the names so I can’t corroborate the validity of the Chip-In. Hopefully upon further investigation, or through contact by involved parties, I can verify it. For now, please direct inquiries to NowZad dogs in the U.K. until I can sift out some more info.
These servicemen and women who are caring for abandoned animals deserve help, but please verify before giving if the information contained in an email is valid before opening your pocket, which I am looking to sort out.
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