Archive for the 'Veterans' Category

I am trying to sort out vacation plans for this year and I am having a difficult time thinking of leaving my cat, (Miss) Mia behind. Having said that I cannot imagine not seeing her for an extended period of time as the men and women in our armed services. How grateful and fortunate we are for their service to our country.

In steps an incredible organization, Guardian Angels for Soldiers Pets to fill the void of assuring service men and women as well as veterans that their beloved pets are well taken care of in their absence.  They are a non profit public charity completely run by volunteers.  And even better they are “Non-political, non-partisan, and do not support nor endorse any political candidates”.  Not sure if you agree but these politicians exhaust me. Thank God for our pets, our service men and women and this organization.

Guardian Angels has three programs in place:

1. Foster Home Program
2. Military Pet Assistance
3. Military and Veterans Pet (MVP) Sanctuary

How can you help?

1. Contribute
2. Foster a Pet
3. Volunteer
4. Other Ways to Help

If you are an animal lover and/or pet owner like me please do consider assisting this wonderful organization and our troops. It’s a win win I think!

Guardian Angels for Soldiers’ Pets

Recently I saw a funeral for a fallen service woman on the news. The mother of the service woman was upset not only by the loss of her child but also the lack of reporting of people serving overseas.  I must confess to not thinking of our service men and women on a regular basis and am grateful for these reminders.

Thanks to the efforts of former veterans and non profit organizations there is assistance for disabled Veterans who are transitioning back to civilian life. But much more funding and support is needed.  Irvin Stovroff, a World War II veteran has been instrumental in pushing for legislation now before Congress: The Wounded Warrior K-9 Corps Act. And Senator Al Franken (D-MN) introduced a bill: Service Dogs for Veterans Act. If interested in supporting this legislation please do contact your local representatives.

US Senate

US Congress

Non Profits:

Puppies Behind Bars

Freedom Service Dogs

Many thanks to our service men and women overseas and those veterans who are back home.  Thanks also to the service dogs who provide unconditional love, companionship and support.