In light of some disturbing accounts of the treatment of dogs in war-torn areas of the world by US troops, it’s refreshing to hear some inspiring stories about soldiers rescuing dogs and bringing them back to the US to live with their families.

A friend forwarded me this story about Nubs, a German Shepherd/Border Collie mix, being reunited with the marine who rescued him.  Incredibly, when the Marine’s unit was relocated, Nubs somehow tracked them to their new location 70 miles away!!

The SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) International is one organization that raises money to rescue dogs around the world.   The group says it gets several requests a day to help rescue dogs that soldiers befriend in both Iraq and Afghanistan.   wcbstv.com ran an article a few weeks ago about two of the dogs that have been rescued with the financial support of SPCA International.  Here’s a picture of the rescued pups, K-Pot & Liberty:

We wish these wonderful dogs all the best in their new lives!