Worthy Charity- Military Working Dogs

[Accumulator]

Friends of mine are working dogs in the Sandbox, so this hits close to home for me:



Military Working Dogs - Cooling Vest Project



[Note that the opening sentence of this post can be read two different ways ]

[imported_gusbubba]

Yeah, I caught the double entendre` in the first sentence....pretty cool.

You may remember how I feel about my dogs, so this is something I`ll definitely look into.

Thanks for posting.

[Accumulator]

I`m bumping this as my wife and I have been in touch with a friend of ours who`s working cadaver recovery over in the Sandbox (been there since last August).



That`s one nasty job, and the climate doesn`t make it any easier. Her GSD can`t even wear the cooling vest as there`s no extra room in the Blackhawks/Humvees (K9s have to ride on the handler`s lap) and the heat in their AO is too intense for it to work long anyhow.



There is a definite shortage of proper gear.



Specifically needed (direct quote from our friend):

.. What we do need is IV set ups, 18 ga needles for quick subqu fluids, antibiotics, suture kits, paw protectors,(ruff wear is good) and doggles for the sandstorms...

I know this is a tough sell, but I did want to at least put it on the table. Looking at that wish-list, I can`t help but think of the literal *suffering* involved with such needs.



Yeah, the Govt. oughta be supplying that stuff...maybe in a perfect world



Donations can be sent to:



"any k9 handler"

USF-1 PMO

Victory Kennels

APO AE 09342