Puppy Rescue Mission not only rescues animals for their Military Men and Women but these animals are what grounds our Troops in uniform. The mental health benefits are understated.
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This is an except from an article written by a medic that was stationed at Dand Patan , Afghanistan the month before my son. Chris Chiasson was stationed there. He was describing the events of an evening a vested suicide bomber had infiltrated the base ,
"Soldiers were standing in doorways conversing with buddies and joking around about the day's events, work details they were on, missions they had run and whatever else soldiers can talk about to pass the time. Meanwhile, back outside the north entrance, Rufus and Target had actually gotten ahold of our suicide bomber; Rufus on one leg and pregnant Target on the other with Sasha barking in the background, like the big dog she thinks she is.
The bomber was kicking violently trying to rid himself of the dogs so he could complete his mission and go meet Allah, which is what suicide bombers believe is their reward for sacrificing themselves in such a way. The bomber, just before opening the door, was able to get Target off of his left leg, but Rufus was still strongly latched onto his right. The man, realizing that his mission was going to be a failure because he could not drag Rufus any further, decided to detonate himself just outside the north entrance with the door open sending shrapnel down the long hallway like the barrel of a gun.
Because of these brave dogs, who somehow knew their U.S. soldiers were in trouble, only five soldiers were MEDEVAC'd because of the blast. Sgt. First Class Gary Ware and Staff Sgt. Marty Brownlee were most critically wounded, but later flown back to the United States in stable condition. Staff Sgt. Tony Davis, Staff Sgt. Charles Lancaster and Sgt. Christopher Duke all suffered serious wounds and were MEDEVAC'd to a higher level of care. Staff Sgt. Davis, Staff Sgt. Lancaster and Sgt. Duke have all shown their resolve and have since returned to the unit back at Dand Patan.
I have asked these soldiers if they feel the dogs played a part in saving countless lives that night and all of them respond with a resounding, "YES!"
The dog Target who was pregnant at the time gave birth to 4 puppies, one of which was named Bear. Upon being stationed at that base my son Chris connected with that puppy who helped him decompress after his missions. He asked his girlfriend Anna to please figure out a way to get this dog stateside for him. Anna a college student at the time somehow figured out the logistics, raised money through yard sales , selling Mary Kay Cosmetics, raised awareness for what was happening on the ground with our military and the 4 footed friends that comforted them. She is the founder of Puppy Rescue Mission and with her incredible volunteers rescued Bear and numerous animals for our Troops in Uniform who have some of the highest rates of PTSD in military history. These dogs are not just pets they are therapeutic for our Troops whom have sacrificed so much for our Country. Please Support our Troops by supporting this amazing organization.
Thank you,
Cecilia Pinter Chiasson
AMAZING. They have brought me two members of my family - Pashtu and Franco Harris. I also have a retired dog. They are active, supportive, inventive, and kind.
PRM helped me rescue Stubbs, who helped me and others through a rough deployment. PRM is a very professional, but more importantly compassionate organization. Stubbs and my family owe them so much.
I have been following them for a while, but out of the blue a posting came across my feed about a pup in Romania still waiting for her forever home. My husband and I had unexpectedly lost his dog due to cancer. I forwarded the post to him and half expected him to say No, not getting. Instead he wanted to know more and the rest is history. Nadia arrived to us and it’s been love ever since. She’s a pampered little princess. PRM has been so great and Nadia is such a joy.
I have followed and worked with PRM for over 12 years. Everyone in this organization has the best interests of the animals and their adopters (military and non-military) as their central mission. I am fortunate enough to have two dogs rescued from Afghanistan in my household - while not always easy, the support I have received from PRM and the team has always helped me adjust to bringing an international rescue into my home and life. Working with the team as Transport Coordinator for serveral years, I was able to see the huge dedication everyone at PRM has in ensuring the safey and well-being of all rescues.
This is a very dedicated team to soldiers and their animals being reunited. Our sweet girl came to us through Puppy Rescue Mission, they have helped us along the way with any questions or support needed!
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Great friendly group, we adopted our sweet girl through them, amazing people! They help you all the way through
Thanks to Puppy Rescue Mission I had the privilege to share my life during almost 13 years with Sasha, the most amazing dog.
Rescued by a Navy Seal in Afghanistan, Sasha's mom was able to come live with her soldier in America thanks to PRM. She had a hidden little secret, she was pregnant. We were lucky to adopt one of her babies and PRM helped Sasha get to us in France. That day we won the love of a great dog and an extended family.
Puppy Rescue Mission always has his rescues' back ... until the end. They never let a furbaby down.
Forever grateful.
Thank you PRM for our best friend.
Puppy Rescue Mission helped my husband and I adopt to best pup in the world. She is a big part of my life and wouldn't have her if it wasn't for them. They are an amazing Rescue to help service members dogs and cats. Thanks for all you do for our service members to bring their companion home with them. They truly care and are with you every step of the way. Including support after adoption.
We adopted Daisy aka “Tina” when my son was deployed to Afghanistan! I can’t thank them enough for getting her to us in Ma! She was loved beyond words in our family- before coming she gave birth to 7 puppies who all made it to USA because of this wonderful organization. We lost Daisy last summer to Lymphoma, she is missed so much! She lived her best life for 10 years and we are forever grateful.
I have now adopted 3 dogs through Puppy Rescue Mission. I love what they do and their mission. They support their adopters and they are there for the dogs for their entire lives. No better organization in my opinion.
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Puppy Rescue Mission serves dogs, cats, and soldiers as the heart and soul of their mission. I have never seen an organization go above and beyond for animals like PRM. We were transporting a new arrival from Romania, and all the paperwork, flight details, health certificates, vaccines, neutering procedure, microchip, and logistics were completely taken care of before his travels. Tips on helping the animal decompress were also provided. An airtag was sent to us before his arrival for added security. PRM really knows all the rules and regulations for importing animals from other countries. These dogs and cats mean so much to the deployed military personnel as they truly make life bearable for the servicemembers. Sometimes they make a life or death difference for their humans! PRM even helps out after the adoptions if life circumstances prevent the servicemember from continuing to care for their animal. PRM offers lifelong support in finding the perfect home for the animal when unforeseen situations arise. They even help out local stray animals at risk of euthanasia. PRM is an outstanding organization in the world of animal welfare!
We adopted a pup out of Romania through PRM. The closest airport was Ohare and both my husband and I were not wanting to drive in Chicago as we are rural Iowa. PRM and its group of volunteers were awesome in organizing transport to meet us in a town in IL.
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I volunteered to foster a PRM puppy earlier this year. When the puppy arrived from overseas, I noted she had a serious eye condition that was painful and would have eventually led to blindness. Puppy Rescue Mission immediately authorized treatment with no hesitation. After conservative treatments over several weeks had not resolved the problem, PRM requested the puppy be seen by a veterinary eye specialist, who recommended surgery. While healing from the surgery took much longer than expect, Puppy Rescue Mission never wavered in its commitment to do what was best for the puppy. The puppy has now fully recovered, the eye condition has resolved as has the pain, and she is resting beside my chair after a full day of puppy games. As a result of Puppy Rescue Mission's dedication, this puppy, her mother, and her litter mates are safe, healthy, and much loved in the U.S.
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Members of the military sent overseas, for some the first time away from home and family, find themselves dealing with so many challenges, i.e. dangerous conflict areas, vastly differing cultures, homesickness, stressors associated with highly regulated military life, loneliness to name just a few. Some of them find solace in caring for a stray dog or cat hanging around base and become very attached. Not wanting to leave behind to a horrible fate the little furry ones who gave them peace, love, and a connection to the goodness of life the soldiers can contact Puppy Rescue Mission for help. PRM finds a way to help the soldiers bring their beloved fur buddies home and that means the world to our soldiers.
I adopted my first dog from PRM 11 years ago. When her sister needed a home, I adopted her a year later. Best decision ever. PRM is a stellar organization that assists soldiers who become attached to their buddies overseas and want to bring them home. There are always more dogs than soldiers, so they often rescue the litter and then find homes through interview placements. With a dedicated group of volunteers, PRM also works to rehome dogs that must be rehomed for any reason. PRM also works to provide guidance and counseling to dog owners who aren't used to adopting rescues and the quirks that come with that. They get my financial, emotional and volunteer support every year!
In 2017 my boy and I got to welcome an adorable 21lb Anatolian Shepherd/Saluki mix from Kuwait. His momma had come over to the US in Dec 2016 and Bear and his 3 brothers got to come over on MLK Jr day 2017. Bear was so scared but he quickly adjusted and fell in love with the posh puppy life in America! Then 6 months later after his brother Cruz failed in 2 other homes and was passing by on his way to potential home 3. He spent the night with us and he loved it here and loved being with his brother. I definitely delivered him to his next location the following day but he loved it here so much that he got himself kicked out of home 3 within less than 24 hours! He came back to our house and completed our family! Without Puppy Rescue Mission we wouldn’t have our Bear and Cruz nor would we have met so many amazing people that have become a big part of our lives.
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We were looking but we weren’t looking for another puppy as we had an older dog we knew wouldn’t be with us much longer. The hubby wanted a German Shepherd and I happened to find Bear, an Anatolian Shepherd/Saluki mix! We just fell in love with Bear and we’re so excited to get him. Then 6 months later Bear’s poor littermate Cruz was going from upstate NY to VA. Poor guy was going from home 2 to 3. So we were along the transport route so of course I opened up our home for Cruz to stay for the night and I’d take him the rest of the way the next day. Well everyone said he was so depressed. When he got here he walked in our house like he owned it!! The only pup (we had 4 at the time) he had any issues with was Bear and after about 45 minutes it was like the light bulb went on and they spent the rest of the night cuddled up!! So I dutifully took him down to his 3rd home the next day and Bear came along. Cruz didn’t want to leave our house and after we got to VA Cruz wanted to come with us and Bear wanted to stay with him! 2 days later I got a message that home 3 didn’t work out so of course we said he could come back! Now the two brothers are living happily ever after with their 3 American siblings!!!! None of this would’ve been possible without Puppy Rescue Mission and that’s why we now help with whatever transports and home visits we can!!
I was watching television, one evening, and a story came up of a soldier, waiting for his dog at the airport and it hit me hard. I went online and researched the rescue and up came Puppy Rescue Mission with all these stories of dogs being rescued. One day, I saw a video of two puppies playing with a treat and it Said that both of these puppies needed a home. I applied and Rusty has been with me for 12 years now. When we lost Jake in 2020, we decided to adopt another puppy through puppy rescue mission sister page, Sasha’s legacy when I saw Bell I knew she was going to be a part of our life. we have had Bella for almost 4 years now and have had a great adventure with Rusty for the last 12 years. I have built many friendships through this rescue, and I plan on supporting them through the rest of their journey..
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We found our best friend through PRM!
My family and I had been wanting a pup for quite a while. We would check out shelter pages and local rescues here and there but never really found any pups that seemed like they would be a good fit for our family of 4 (2 adults, 2 younger kids with adhd and 2 old kitties).
That all changed the day we seen a post shared by our local meteorologist and animal advocate of PRM. The second we seen the picture of our pup we were in love! We were nervous to say the least, any adoption is a big deal and doing in with an overseas pup added to that.
PRM was amazing through the entire process. They explained everything in great detail, answered any and all questions and after talking to multiple members of PRM we were all set to go knowing we found the newest member of our family! They continue to be there for us and our pup through all stages.
Our pup couldn't be a better fit to our family! She is the most loving, silly and soft pup I've ever met! Although I'm still convinced she thinks she's a cat, lol.
I couldn't recommend PRM enough, they save these pups and help our military members bring their fury buddies home. My husband is a veteran so this touches our hearts in a very special way.
We adopted Jerome from Afghanistan in 2020 . He is such an amazing dog and we are so lucky. The staff of PRM was great in the selection process and helped us with support during the first days we had him.
PRM is an amazing organization that provided fantastic support when we first adopted Lapis in 2019 and continues to provide support to all those who have adopted dogs through their organization through their private community support groups. I feel fortunate to be a part of this PRM's ambitious work to help unite Soldiers and the dogs they bonded with during deployment.
This Rescue organization is amazing! Their work benefits US soldiers and animals in very difficult circumstances. They are organized and efficient. I am fostering Leo from Romania. Communication is great and work continues. I love supporting this organization!!
I’ve followed Puppy Rescue Mission on Facebook for years. After losing two senior dogs, then seeing my remaining pup’s loneliness, I saw a post that said, “I’m still looking for my forever home, is that you?” My heart leapt and I knew “yes, I am!” the forever home for Dickens. Every part of the adoption process was amazing: the correspondence, virtual interviews, documentation, flight & pick up arrangements, and now Dickens has a forever home with me & little Harley. They are adorable buddies together. Dickens is super smart, trainable, and a love bug. Joining the adopter’s Facebook page has also provided a wonderful support community for me and other adopters. I’ve grown so fond of the community and all of the dogs who’ve been rescued.
I was deployed to Afghanistan where they despise dogs and treat them poorly. I met a mama dog who was very kind to me and my friends while working at an Afghan Army compound. PRM helped me save this mama dog and the only puppy that survived her litter she had while I was there. I was able to adopt the puppy and her mama went to New Hampshire. The puppy, named Munkie, has brought me so much joy for the past ten years. I am so grateful for the Puppy Rescue Mission and all of the volunteers that support this worthy cause.
Sandy joined our family, through PRM, December 31, 2016. She was immediately welcomed by my small dog. Though Sandy and my cat took a couple of weeks to adjust to each other, they are great pals now. She's added so much quality of life to our family. I appreciate Puppy Rescue Mission's sincere, selfless goal of uniting animals and families. They were so easy to work with and have criteria to be certain an animal is matched with the right family. I will always be grateful for their purpose!
I have 3 that were rescued by PRM from Afghanistan. Karl - the butthead. He hates everybody but my husband and myself. Cora. The minute I laid eyes on her picture I knew she was for me. And last but not least Misha. She is quite the character. I would trade any of them for the world!
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Puppy Rescue Mission brought my best friend home to the U.S. in 2012. They are an incredible organization and our service members and their battle buddies are so lucky to have them.
We have supported Puppy Rescue Mission since 2012 when we adopted our first dog from Afghanistan. I especially value PRM support of overseas military who experiece harsh conditions while also seeing cats and dogs mistreated and neglected. Through PRM they have the hope of rescuing some creatures who face much suffering. Military personnel knowing they can bring an animal home is comforting and supportive. There are also opportunities for non-military to adopt. We adopted one dog from Afghanistan and two puppies from Romania at separate times. This organization is exceptionally organized, efficient and loving. They are a wonderful rescue group!
Outstanding work by caring, dedicated folks. A wonderful way to support our service members. I am happy to support Puppy Rescue Mission.
Puppy Rescue Mission is a unique pet nonprofit that responds to US Service Members’ requests for assistance to rescue dogs and cats they have befriended while deployed. PRM organizes and pays for the animals’ vetting and transportation to the soldier or their family. If soldiers wish to rescue an animal from harsh conditions but cannot adopt them PRM finds an adopter. That’s how we adopted our two dogs from Turkey. PRM stands by their rescues and their adopters. They provide support and stick with the animals for life. If an animal needs to be rehomed PRM steps in to help. What other rescue can say they’re there for life?! PRM is a wonderful nonprofit pet rescue which I highly recommend.
I’ve been following Puppy Rescue Mission for years. This is a wonderful rescue group that works tirelessly to help bring home beloved dogs and cats who have adopted our troops overseas. These animals help our deployed men and women, both mentally and physically, as they work to maintain freedom throughout the globe.
The work they do for our deployed personnel and the homeless animals of the world is unmatched! They are a voice for the voiceless and I am honored to support them. I've been a follower, donator, and sharer of their message for many years, and they even helped one of my husband's deployed soldiers bring a pup back to the US from Romania several years ago. They are a wonderful organization.
I have been following Puppy Rescue Mission for years. Their dedication to bringing our soldiers battle buddies home is beyond reproach! I plan on supporting them for years to come!
Have been donating to this well deserved group - Puppy Rescue Mission - for years - ever since I learned of Snickle Fritz and her rescue to her soldier daddy and family. This group has never disappointed me and I am so proud that they help so many well deserving people that serve our country by helping the animals that have made a huge difference in their lives.
I got my Peggy Sue (who’s from Afghanistan) through puppy rescue mission. Peggy is older and needs a quiet home. Peggy is perfect for me and as a combat veteran. I know she’s been where I have been. So happy that they rescue animals and find the best fitting homes for them. Peggy has rescued me too! Thanks Puppy Rescue Mission!
PRM helped me rescue my baby Gracie as well as so many more. Definitely a morale booster to be able to do something good in so many desolate places.
PRM helped me get Falcon home from overseas, and they did so much legwork to get him to me and my family. He's the sweetest pup, extremely smart, and quite quirky! I can't thank everyone from the organization enough for all they did, and all they continue to do. Thanks for helping us get the best boy, and for getting Parker (the choc. lab) the best brother!
I adopted Roman on 8/14/22 and to say he’s changed my life has been an understatement. He’s the most loving and loyal pup and I could not appreciate PRM more for all their efforts to bring him into my life. Being apart of the community now, I see all that they do and how much it affects the lives of both the rescues and the pawrents! Thank you for all you do!
PRM Is the only reason our two beautiful dogs are alive and living their best life. Since 2013 they have lived in 7 states across 3 times zones. They have welcome a human brother to the world and bring us joy every day. Thank you PRM!
Our dog Tucker was rescued through PRM from Afghanistan. He is the sweetest, most loving dog in the entire world. He makes our world go around. We are forever grateful to this incredible organization for giving him a better life — and for making our lives so much better with him in it!
Puppy Rescue Mission initially helped my husband rescue our dog Regnar from Afghanistan almost 7 years ago. Since then we have taken in a foster who we ended up adopting, his name is Loki and he is from Kuwait and we most recently took in Yeti from Romania. Throughout this time PRM has been helpful and supportive and they show a genuine care and compassion for the animals and their adopters. We have also had the honor of giving back to the organization through fostering other dogs and helping with transport. We love Puppy Rescue Mission and what they stand for and feel so lucky to have animals from them and to be able to support them in whatever ways we can
Puppy Rescue Mission & my adoptee, Duke, bring so much joy to my life and the lives of others. They inspire me so much that I volunteer for the on a regular basis. Founder, Anna, and Executive Director, Michelle, and all the other volunteers are angels on Earth!
I adopted my girl in 2020, they did a thorough interview, and made the whole process very easy. They even helped me meet her at the airport and communicated with me every step of the way!
We love PRM. When I was in Afghanistan I had lost all hope for how I was going to get my puppy Refugee home, and without hesitation PRM stepped up and raised all of the funds needed. They also helped in coordinating all of Refugee’s travels. Thanks for always being there for my sweet guy.
We fostered a dog for Puppy Rescue Mission. It was my first time fostering. Needless to say we flunked and now have a 140 lbs dog.
I was so impressed with their mission. Helping our deployed military get their battle Buddies home. Also if for any reason that service person can not keep the dog/cat PRM takes responsibility and finds them a new home. I have volunteered with them for 6 years now.
Such a great experience.
We have since adopted a 2nd dog from them.
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I had started following Puppy Rescue Mission on Facebook. Their primary goal is to help deployed military personnel get their Battle Buddies home. These are dogs or cats they have bonded with while on deployment.
In some case that soldier does not have the means to care for that animal in the US. We will find that animal a home for them.
In March of 2015 Ammo’s photo was on their page. We say he is a Afghan made, US born Mtn Kuchi. His mother was rescued by a Navy Seal in Afghanistan. PRM helped him get her home. Very shortly after getting to the US she gave birth to a litter of pups. Ammo was in that litter.
Ammo was given to one of the Seals cousins in WA state. When the cousin could no longer keep him. Puppy Rescue Mission stepped in to help Ammo find a new home.
I had been looking for a charity to volunteer with. So I volunteered to foster Ammo till a new home could be found. He would have gone into boarding otherwise. I picked him up on a Sat afternoon. By early Tuesday morning we became a foster failure.
What has so impressed me about PRM is their commitment to the animsls they help rescue. It is for the life of that rescue. If for any reason an animal needs a new home they will step in to help. Since that day in March 2015 many pup’s have stayed with us. Some for a night, week or months on their way to their soldier or new home.
When you are blessed to see a reunion between a Soldier and the dog they saved, don’t forget your Kleenex.
The photo is Ammo’s FB photo(L) and as he is today(R)
My husband was able to bring a pup, that he was feeding/taking care of in Afghanistan, home to TX for a better life thanks to the hard work of Puppy Rescue Mission. We are forever grateful for their help in bringing Allie home.
The PRM has helped myself and many other soldiers get our dogs home from over seas. I never would have been able to save the puppy we had grown so attached to during deployment without PRM.
Our girl, Delta, was featured on Puppy Rescue Mission's Facebook page a few years ago. PRM was randomly posted on my page most likely because I follow a few other rescue groups. Since inquiring about Delta in 2014, I have been so moved and inspired by Puppy Rescue Mission. These are such kind, dedicated, organized, and positive people. They never give up on a dog or owners. They work so hard to find the perfect home for the dogs coming in from overseas
When I am asked why these dogs, and not American dogs?...my response is now, "why not ALL DOGS (and animals)??" All deserve a chance, and PRM gives so many lost souls such a great chance. We are very indebted to PRM.
PRM helped me bring my battle buddy home from overseas in 2017. Since then, they have helped a countless number of other rescues from austere environments to be reunited with their Servicemembers, as well as to be rescued from otherwise devastating lives in regions where animals are treated in inhumane ways. The staff and volunteers of PRM spend hours of their personal time transporting, fostering, and advocating for these precious creatures and have been amazing to know and work with.
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PRM helped me bring my baby Stank home from my deployment last year. Covered in ticks and parasites and cement, he was the happiest friendliest baby I've ever seen. From day one when he followed me around base biting at my boot laces, I fell in love with him. He was the base mascot and I couldn't leave him to die there. Thanks to PRM, Stank and 2 other babies were able to safely travel out of harm's way and into loving homes in the states. Thank you so much for what you do.
My son spent 2011 in Afghanistan and fell in love with a big black dog they named Blackface… simply because he was the only dog in the area that had a pure black face. He went everywhere with that group of soldiers keeping them safe from harm and sharing lots of love. Since then we have adopted 2 other sweet pups thanks to Puppy Rescue Mission. They have brought four pawed joy to thousands . They are an amazing group of people, doing great work. It is an honor to support their mission and we are proud to be part of the PRM family. Here are our sweet immigrant pups❤️ …Blackface, Gracie and Ally!! We couldn’t be more grateful to them they haven’t given us immense joy!! We look forward to supporting many years of adoptions to come❤️
Puppy Rescue Mission helped my dog Emily get home to us from Afghanistan in 2013. I have volunteered with them since 2011 and have attended many fundraising events, meeting many of the dogs they’ve helped, the service members and the wonderful people that run this great organization. They have made all the difference in the world for service members and their dogs and cats, over 4000 at this point I believe. All of the funds go to rescuing the animals, this is definitely a nonprofit. Another thing that many people don’t know is that they are always available to support the service members and adopters in the event an animal needs to be rehomed. Puppy Rescue Mission never leaves battle buddies behind.
Puppy Rescue Mission helped our son get a puppy he found in Afghanistan to the United States. He has always been a dog lover and he saw an adorable black and white puppy being used as target practice, he could not and did not stand idly by. He grabbed the puppy and over the following weeks he bonded with her. He was desperate to get her back to the United States. We found Puppy Rescue Mission who helped us every step of the way. Their communication was great. The puppy made it to the US and was healthy, all her shots were up to date, and all the necessary paperwork was in order. I can't stress how important the work this group does is to the soldiers who bond with animals during service. It helps tremendously with the transition back to non-combat life. We will be forever grateful for what they did for our family by getting the little puppy home to us where she brings us so much joy and love.
I've been a volunteer with Puppy Rescue Mission since 2014. This is our Bianca's story... Bianca and her three puppies were saved by soldiers in Kuwait and brought to the USA by PRM. Her puppies were adopted by the soldiers who found and took care of this little family. PRM does not leave the momma dogs behind so when PRM brought the puppies to the USA, Bianca came with them. They began their journey to America in March 2015. When they arrived, the puppies went to the families of the soldiers who adopted them while Bianca stayed in Houston with foster parents. A month later she was a member of our family in her forever home. She was like a piece of the puzzle that was missing and we can't imagine our home without her. All of this was made possible by Puppy Rescue Mission.
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I've been a volunteer with Puppy Rescue Mission since 2014. This is our Bianca's story... Bianca and her three puppies were saved by soldiers in Kuwait and brought to the USA by Puppy Rescue Mission. Her puppies were adopted by the soldiers who found and took care of this little family. Puppy Rescue Mission does not leave the momma dogs behind so when PRM brought the puppies to the USA, Bianca came with them. They began their journey to America in March 2015. When they arrived, the puppies went to the families of the soldiers who adopted them while Bianca stayed in Houston with foster parents. A month later she was a member of our family in her forever home. She was like a piece of the puzzle that was missing and we can't imagine our home without her. All of this was made possible by Puppy Rescue Mission.
They Rescuered my pup from Kuwaiti 6 years ago and when he fell ill when arriving to the states they stepped up and saved my boys life!!! I have been part of the prm family ever since. They are amazing!!!
The communication from the staff is amazing! We are in love with our adopted beloved pet and couldn’t be more grateful for the work they do here
Puppy Rescue Mission is the absolute best. All of the money raised goes to helping get animals out of war zones to service members, contractors and other adopters. They even will continue to provide care for animals they rescue years after rescue if needed. I've never seen a non-profit as dedicated to their cause.
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Puppy Rescue Mission is a group of angels. They brought my baby girl Kia (named to honor those Killed In Action to take the flight home they never could) to the States from Afghanistan. She means the world to me, especially since we've both been through the same stuff. I've had her with me for 7 years and I wouldn't trade this experience for the world.
5 years ago an amazing group of puppies were born on the base my husband was stationed at in Afghanistan. These puppies and their parents provided a distraction from the everyday stress and long hours that the soldiers endured while being separated from their families. When my husband called home to ask if we could adopt one of the "Seven Dwarfs" I did not hesitate to say yes as I knew that this puppy meant something to him. When, Tashakkor, arrived at the airport she was a scared little being that was so confused as to what was going on. But, fast forward one month to my husband coming home and both of them lit up with joy when they saw each other. I honestly believe that he was happier to see her then the rest of his family. Shortly after Tashakkor's arrival, we gladly accepted her sister, Femi, into our family as the family that had originally adopted her did not work out.
Puppy Rescue Mission (PRM) is by far fulfilling their mission statement and making the quality of life for our service members and the animals they connect with while deployed a life long relationship. PRM ensures that the financial burden is minimal and the fundraising they do changes so many lives. PRM becomes a family member and is there to help well after the soldier is reunited with their friend from overseas. This organization is by far one of the Greatest Non Profits and deserves the recognition for their work!
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I adopted a dog from Puppy Rescue Mission, (PRM), that needed to be rehomed due to the fact the military person who had adopted her originally realized he really did not have enough time to give to her and she was alone most of the time. PRM arranged to have her transported across the country to me, where she has been an amazing dog and a deeply loved member of the family and pack. The great thing about PRM is they INSIST ALL adopters agree, in their adoption contract, to contact them IF there is a problem and/or if the dog needs to find a new home. PRM finds new homes, sometimes arranging for training/boarding, and also arranges transport to the new adopter. PRM is dedicated to being a responsible non-profit and dedicated to being responsible for the animals they rescue. Skye, from Kuwait, has gone from desert dog life to living the good life at 4500 feet in Arizona.
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I have followed Puppy Rescue Mission, (PRM), since July of 2010. Anna Chiasson, the founder and president has always been so sincere in her desire to support our troops and help animals. She has accomplished so much, beginning when she was just 23 years ole. PRM even went so far as to rescue 29 dogs from a horrific situation in Tennessee a few years back. PRM vetted all dogs, found forever homes for them, and volunteers transported them to their new homes all across the U.S. Then there was another 5 or 6 dogs from the shelter that first took these dogs in that PRM took under their wing and found homes for.
PRM now helps our military members with their rescued or personal animals wherever we have military members stationed. PRM has helped so many animals now that I have lost count of the number. It is in the high hundreds, I know.
As for me, I have volunteered from December of 2010 and at one point was even on the board of directors. I now have a Puppy Rescue Mission dog from Kuwait. Her name is Skye and she has been a wonderful dog. She lives the good life with us in Arizona, and has 2 canine siblings and 1 feline sibling.
We adopted our dog through Puppy Rescue Mission in February. I had indirectly heard about them years ago when a friends husband befriended and brought home a dog from Afghanistan.
I saw a post for a really sweet looking pup who was located in Romania. After talking to my husband I filled out the application. It was very thorough! That dog and his brother had found a loving home, but we did the interview anyway to see if we were a good fit for a dog. A few weeks later they emailed me about another dog from Kuwait. We did a virtual home visit and were approved for adoption.
Puppy Rescue Mission did wonderfully arranging her transport, had places for her to stay in between flights and loved on her until she was able to come home to us.
In the time we were waiting for our pup I learned a little bit about their mission, and with my husband and I having military connections it very strongly resonated with us.
We are so thankful for PRM for helping us bring our dog home to us, and we are honored to be a part of the family.
Puppy Rescue Mission (PRM( supports our military as they serve across the globe by providing rescue and transport home for the stray animals that our military personnel bond with will serving. Our family is blessed to have a village dog from Afghanistan that was rehomed to us. Puppy Rescue Mission supplies resources and information to insure that adoptions are successful. Our dog faced a short and difficult life in Afghanistan and thanks to PRM she is a thriving adlt dog with our family in New HAmpsahire.
Puppy Rescue Mission helped get my two pups to me from Afghanistan
They are a super group of people with hearts of gold
This organization has brought so much happiness to my family. They are very helpful, understanding, and knowledgeable about their mission.
Our family has been fortunate enough to be able to rescue two puppies from Kabul, Afghanistan. The first puppy was rescued off the streets and brought to America through a different organization, that process was not near as smooth and had very little communication. Our second puppy was brought home with the help of Puppy Rescue Mission in November 2020. The process was so smooth and months quicker than the previous rescue. The staff was easy to contact before and after our beautiful girl arrived in America. We are forever grateful for puppy rescue mission for safely delivering my husbands’ rescue pup.
Hi! Puppy Rescue Mission helped my son bring a puppy home from Iraq. He found DJ abandoned when he was very small, maybe 8 weeks old. He sent me a picture of him and said what can we do? I googled rescues that help soldiers and PRM came up. I sent the info to my son, he sent an email to them requesting help. He received an email back from Anna the same night saying they could help him. My son kept him safe and fed while PRM started a fundraiser to help with the costs to bring him home. My son was able to arrange for a civilian to take DJ to a shelter that PRM mission uses in Iraq. DJ was there for about 6 months due to covid and all of the flights being shut down. When DJ finally got a flight home, PRM arranged transport for him to get him within an hour of our home. They were in constant communication with us during that time as flights got changed several times. I can not say enough wonderful things about PRM. They are an amazing rescue doing amazing things for our soldiers and the animals they rescue. I kept DJ for my son until he made it home. I fell in love with him, he is such a unique dog. Another dog that came home at the same time as DJ ended up needing a foster, so I took her in and fell in love with her. So now I also have a PRM dog, Rumi. I officially adopted her and couldn’t be happier. These pups would not be here and probably would not be alive without PRM. They are the best!!
I started off as a donor to this wonderful organization, then as a foster and eventually I ended up adopting three wonderful, very happy dogs, from PRM. I love and appreciate the work they do for our military serve members and will be very happy to continue helping in any capacity I can.
Puppy Rescue Mission and the lovely people associated with it are simply amazing. They assisted my husband in rescuing his base dog in Afghanistan, and we also recently adopted a Romanian momma dog who was rescued by US soldiers and looking for a home. The pups were both fully vetted prior to transport and are happy and healthy. It never would have been possible to save either pup had it not been for PRM's dedication.
Puppy Rescue Mission saved my dog, who in turn saved my husband. The amazing work these women do is from the heart and they care so much for every dog.
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I discovered Puppy Rescue Mission in early 2012 and later that year their annual fundraiser event was in my area. I met the most wonderful, dedicated group of individuals that day, and also adopted a soldier rescue that needed a new home. Today, I serve as adoption coordinator for this amazing rescue and see the miracles that they make every single day. They stand by their rescues for life--and mean it. From the moment the soldier reaches out for help, that soldier and dog are part of the PRM family. Honored to be a part of such a wonderful organization.
We are forever indebted to PRM! They helped tremendously by bringing Kalb, a stray dog my husband bonded with during a deployment in Syria, back to the states. He’s been the absolute best addition to our family. We will always support PRM and strongly stand behind them!
Puppy Rescue Mission is a charity with more heart than I could ever ask for. They tirelessly attempt the impossible, rescuing animals from the far reaches of the world, supporting military personnel requests, assisting host nation rescues and animal clinics, and holding high the motto of always standing by their rescues - if any home situation doesn’t work out for whatever reason, PRM bends over backwards to find their animals the right fit and a new home, ensuring their animals never get lost in the shelter system.
I am so thankful to have volunteered and adopted through Puppy Rescue Mission. Our Afghani desert dog is an integral part of our family and couldn’t be loved more.
The Puppy Rescue Mission is such an amazing organization, and one that I will forever be indebted to. As I was getting ready to return home from Afghanistan, PRM without question stepped up to help coordinate and find my dog’s travel back to the US.
Puppy Rescue Mission has saved, molded and influenced the lives of so many animals AND humans alike. Their work is selfless on all levels. Without them, I would never know the joy of rescuing a dog from unfortunate circumstances, a dog I might add has been a long term, amazing and educational addition to our family. I hope from the bottom of my heart they are able to continue facilitating the selfless work they do. (Photo of my RayRay, rescued by Puppy Rescue Mission out of Afghanistan. Nine years now.)
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My much loved RayRay was rescued out of Afghanistan. Wonderful organization doing wonderful work on behalf of dogs and cats who would not otherwise have a voice in an inhospitable land. This organization has been invaluable to the mental health of countless soldiers as well. They have my full support and appreciation.
I became aware of PRM through a military friend in Afghanistan. I started to follow them and learn about their mission. An opportunity to adopt turned into one of being a volunteer for them as well. They are so thoughtful and thorough screening adoptions. And there is nothing more touching than seeing a marine at the airport waiting for his pup and drop to his knees with emotion when the pup is in his arms. It is not a cliche about PRM. Soldiers saving puppies. Puppies saving soldiers. It’s just that simple and beautiful. I am an adopter of 2 Afghan pups and a volunteer. I love what they do and who they are. A wonderful group of caring people
PRM is an amazing organization. Because of PRM my dog was saved and most importantly I was able to adopt him in 2016 and bring him to the US. I have never met a group of people who are more passionate about saving animals and helping our military.
Our lives would not be complete without Freddie and Raider. We adopted Freddie as a pup through Sasha’s Legacy. Raider is from the same litter but we did not take him in until about 15 months. He had some rough starts but with time love and patience is a great dog!
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I began following PRM 8 years ago. I was so amazed at their dedication to helping the pups and the soldiers that saved them from the awful conditions they lived in. I also learned of Sasha's Legacy, a part of PRM that helped find homes for those pups rescued but without a home to go too. We were approved for a puppy coming to the US but sadly, she and most of her littermates became sick and did not make the trip home. Heartbroken but still wanting to adopt, I reached out and asked about some pups that were Afghani made but fortunate to have been born in the states. Soon after, Freddie came into our lives. He brought a new level of fun and plenty of laughs to our family. When the litter turned 1, we learned about Raider. He was from the same litter but his life didn't have the best of starts. He was rescued back to PRM and homed by a loving family a few hours away from us. The family was not able to take care of his medical needs and necessity meant rehoming him. They were heartbroken but did what was best for him. We opened up our home to foster and get him the medical care he needed. That was 6 years, 4 surgeries, countless challenges, and non stop smiles for our big guy. Freddie and Raider may have different color patterns and sizes but they are brothers thru and thru. I thought Freddie was huge until Raider finished growing. I call them the big boys. They aren't your usual dogs and take time, patience, and dedication to understand. At 130 and 170 they can intimidate most but inside they are just teddy bears that can't get enough lovin. We smile and laugh everyday and the road may have been rocky at times but we wouldn't trade them for anything.
To fill spare/lonely hours after my divorce I looked into volunteering. Nothing felt right until I discovered Puppy Rescue Mission on Facebook. Supporting the men and women in our military and helping get their four-legged battle buddies home was the perfect fit for me. This nonprofit is a class act!
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Puppy Rescue Mission flies dogs that have become support and family members to our overseas military personnel. These dogs (and cats) most often live the life of scavengers in perilous war zones, hiding, scared, starving and disliked by the local population. They often face death by starvation or torture and mistreatment at the hands of locals, yet somehow some are lucky enough to find a haven in the bases of and among our armed forces. When a soldier returns home after deployment, he/she cannot bear the thought of abandoning a beloved dog or cat that he/she has grown to love to its inevitable fate in a culture that does not value this animal life. That is where Puppy Rescue Mission comes in, finding temporary safe housing for the animals, and eventually arranging for them to be flown home to their soldier family in the U.S., free of charge to the soldier.
Nothing but love for Puppy Rescue Mission! Great organisation , AMAZING people. WIsh I could help them more because I can't thank them enough. They helped me getting these 2 monster back home in Canada btw !
Love this organization and their volunteers. They go above and beyond for each animal and provide long term support for the adopters, creating a lasting PRM family. We were so fortunate to adopt Bailey from them and were so impressed with them that we have since helped fundraise and helped transport several dogs across country. Thank goodness that this organization exists.
This is a great organization that helps soldiers bring home to the USA cats and dogs that are at risk in countries that hate them. I support them with all my heart.
I support this non-profit for its lifetime dedication to any animal they do rescue. I support them for bringing hope and a form of reward not only to the rescued animals but to the soldiers who encountered them in harsh circumstances. I support them for their unfailing dedication and the ray of hope and purpose they bring to the troops who take pity on the strays they encounter and aren't forced to abandon them when orders come to leave the area. They deserve a Nobel Peace Prize in my book.
Have been following since its inception I believe. I donate when I can and always share the posts. I am an animal lover (dogs & cats especially). I hope the day will come when this organization is no longer needed and all our troops and their pets are back home. Keep up the good work.
Puppy Rescue Mission has worked for so hard supporting military members bring the animals home to the states that they have rescued while deployed. This year because of the pandemic it became so much more challenging. The huge mission. Operation Fly to get so many dogs that had been stuck in the Middle East waiting to come a big success. Our soldiers’s dog finally arrived this past August. He had been waiting to come since January and flights being stopped in March. So much hard work raising the funds to get 47 animals their Freedom flight! The time, the paper work, working with partners to get this done! Making sure their partners in Iraq took great care of all the dogs for the extended time they had to wait. PRM amazing organization. A great way to show support for troops and animal rescue.
PRM is an awesome rescue and I highly recommend them. They helped my husband bring back his battle buddy. They continue to help 100s of Service Members everyyear
I've fostered and helped with transports with PRM for about 5 years... they are an amazing organization that never gives up on its dogs, and will go to the ends of the earth to make sure they are in the right fit...I can't praise them enough for what they do for these dogs, and a few cats lol
So grateful for Puppy Rescue Mission. They went above and beyond to bring our Curly home to Pennsylvania all the way from Afghanistan. She's such a love.
I discovered PRM while serving in Kabul when I was desperate to rescue kittens on our compound. Without PRM, they wouldn’t have survived. PRM continued to help me rescue when I transferred to Kandahar, where we rescued countless dogs and puppies for my colleagues and myself. Additionally, PRM helped me rescue kittens and puppies from a wartorn African country. PRM is an amazing rescue organization filled with numerous volunteers who help service members rescue the animals who have rescued them along the way.
Deployed in Africa we had 2 pups living in our hotel parking lot, the little boy pup had spinal problems and his sister stayed by his side day and night. It wasn't long before we were feeding them and giving them love despite orders not to. They greeted us every morning and every evening with love and playful silly antics. The hotel staff said that as soon as the Canadians left the puppies would be killed, they were only humoring having them around because of our massive financial input. Puppy Rescue Mission flew people in to Africa to pull out these puppies for Canadian soldiers and then fostered them till I got home. I couldn't be more grateful!
My rescues cats and dogs were adopted by PRM and now my family expands I feel sure that all of my rescues are in good hand like a family of mine
I discovered the Puppy Rescue Mission in 2011. I continue to support PRM because they continue to put the animals best interest first even after adoption. This alone is a great undertaking and funds are always needed for unexpected emergencies and last minute changes in transportation/boarding/medical needs. They follow each adopted animal and assist where needed. Our Troop find these animals in war torn countries and find a sense of normalcy having them around. Animals speak a universal language that brings peace, joy and comfort to our men and women who are placed in horrific circumstances. Because of PRM's dedication to assisting our Troops and helping these animals I have volunteered, donated and I adopted 2 puppies from them in Feb. 2012 and 2 cats a couple of years later. I will forever be grateful for all they do.
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I found the Puppy Rescue Mission through an elementary school student in Savannah, GA. This student wanted to find a way to support our troops in a personal way, but didn't have a lot of money. This student did research and found the Puppy Rescue Mission. These puppies and kittens give so much to our Soldiers that are serving our country and are far away from their families. As everyone with a heart knows...our pets are our family. These Soldiers find kindness and love in these little souls and a reason to come back to base when their mission is done and find loving eyes waiting for them. Our Troops serve our country so selflessly in horrible conditions to secure our Freedom, the least we can do is try to find a way to serve our Troops PERSONALLY by saving these puppies and kittens that hold a piece of their heart and mean so much to them. This is my mission for our troops and The Puppy Rescue Mission is the way I am able to do it. One Soldier at a time knows their wish is fulfilled and he/she can feel that they are truly appreciated. God Bless our Troops, their family and loved ones. This Organization not only gives by raising funds to help our Troops, but the volunteers give their hearts to make sure these little babies are safe throughout their lives. PAW SALUTE!
I've had the privilege of volunteering with PRM for 7 years now. I help with transports, home visits and foster. This is a great organizationization. I look forward to many more years of helping. Thank you PRM for all you do! I wouldn't have Lilly without all of you.
I found The Puppy Rescue Mission 10 Years ago. I found their mission to be a win/win because it helped both animals and our military who support our freedoms. Through PRM, I've been able to support both. I've also developed wonderful friendships worldwide with people who share the same passions as me. I've volunteered by helping with dog transports and fundraisers. I've met Soldiers and their dogs and even was able to help a spouse pick up their pup who arrived before the Soldier returned from deployment. PRM is a blessing to our military and animals around the world. I'm so grateful for having found them. PRM has enriched the lives of our military members immensely as well as mine.
I have had the privilege of volunteering for this organization for the past five years. I cannot say enough good things about Puppy Rescue Mission - no mission is too great. To be able to save animals from dangerous and remote places like Syria and Yemen, just to name a few, is incredible. They truly make miracles happen. It is amazing to hear all of the rescue stories and even more of a treat to get to meet the animals as a volunteer. PRM does wonderful work!
I’m grateful to this amazing organization for bringing this sweet Alley into my life. After being rescued from the Kuwaiti desert by an airman, Alley was brought to America where I then adopted her in 2015. PRM soon became my charity of choice and have been a volunteer since helping as needed, sharing info, conducting home visits, transporting, donating. What Puppy Rescue Mission does for the military and animals is important and unmeasurable....thank you to this wonderful group!
One of the things I love is they never leave one of their rescues behind. A lot of the dogs brought back have very uniques temperaments and can be very difficult to train, so some end up looking for new homes after being rescued. This is how I found my Baxter in July 2017. He had been tied up in a burlap sack and left at an entry control point at a remote US location in Afghanistan. As mean as that may sound, I believe the individual who left him was trying to help him since the US is know to have a soft spot for these dogs and a lot of locals don't treat them very well. Baxter was found by the Army unit assigned there and they took him in, letting him sleep in their sleeping bags and showing him not all people are cruel. Knowing he would have been killed if they left him, they reached out to PRM for help. Baxter was vetted, adopted by one of the soldiers, and flown to the US. These dogs are intelligent and independent and require a lot of patience, time, training, and exercise, and Baxter found himself looking for a new home; that's when I found him. I completed a lengthy application, then moved on to a phone interview, then had a home visit before finally being approved. Baxter has now been a member of our family for almost 2 years and is one of the most loving dogs I have ever met. I still keep in touch with Baxter's first family and send them pics and updates, and they send me messages to wish him happy birthday and have even sent him a present; it's evident they still love him very much so I'm happy to keep them updated. And even with all the work that goes into helping these dogs, PRM has no paid staff, so all funds donated and raised go to helping these dogs. They do it for the love of these animals that have provided something for deployed servicemembers that no human being could.
My intro to PRM happened when my son adopted a street puppy while on deployment in Yemen-a very dog unfriendly place. Since then, my husband and I have joined the transport team and have seen how much these pets have meant to their humans, and vice versa. This is an amazing organization!
I’ve been volunteering with Puppy Rescue Mission for 8 years now, since finding them on Face book. I’ve been lucky enough to do multiple transports, home visits, foster and attend fundraisers. PRM has brought many great people into my life that are like family. There is nothing like being at the airport to welcome these pups to the U.S. Paw Salute!
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I discovered PRM in 2011 through Facebook. The work accomplished and people are amazing. There have been so many happy reunions between soldiers and their dogs/cats. It's been a great experience to transport and foster for PRM and to know that you made a small difference in the life of an animal that would otherwise live a very short,cruel life. I've also been lucky to meet many life-long friends.
I have followed Puppy Rescue Mission for four months during which time they rescued and brought to the USA a dog adopted by a Ranger unit in Afghanistan. This was a logistically difficult and expensive rescue because the dog was pregnant and needed timely transport from the war zone to the Afghanistan shelter. Just a few days after arriving at the shelter she gave birth to four puppies and the whole family was cared for at the shelter until transport was available. Last week the mama dog arrived home to the USA to her soldier Daddy and his unit Battle Buddies. Adoption of the babies has been arranged and we will hear news of them soon.
Thanks to PRM for organizing this rescue. And thanks to the Greater Good Organization for kicking in the final thousand dollars for this expensive rescue of the family of five.
I was so impressed with PRM's mission that I now transport for them and also adopted a puppy from Kuwait's rescue of Patriot. Patriot was pregnant and only to have 5 pups but wound up having 11. God bless our foster who handled all with loving arms. The socialization provided to all fur babies is exceptional. PRM also has dedicated individuals who will foster and provided extra needed training prior to placement shows the commitment they have in making sure adoptions go with no surprises. Their overwhelming continued support via email phone text and their Facebook page for all us international adopters is wonderful. My Angel (1 of the 11) is now 4.5 months and she is absolutely one of the best dogs I've had. She also goes to doggie day care and is so social, they always rave to me about her and indicate she is one that holds her own. As like a lot of desert dogs, she loves to lay in the sun and in holes. Thank you PRM for now being part of my life. I also have had the pleasure of being the last transporter on a run that allowed me on a couple occasions see them reunite with their soldier and or the love of getting a forever home. PRM goes over and beyond to make rescues happen and provide all vetting necessary if required. As I also transport for other rescues I have to say, PRM stole my heart and wheels. Lol please consider supporting this rescue. Every penny helps and as we are all strictly volunteer, all donated funds go directly to helping the fur babies. Thank you PRM for coming I to my life.
We have 2 fur babies that PRM brought to us... we also volunteer for transports and home inspections! PRM is an amazing group, giving back to those that risk everything for our freedoms.
I used to work for a Boston investment company, in the legal department. One of my jobs was to monitor investments for clients that had social investing requirements. I am so conscious of the non-profits I donate. Puppy Rescue Mission is my absolute favorite non-profit! Animals and our military....what could be better. I have adopted, I transport and I donate. PRM is the best!
Puppy Rescue Mission allows me to combine two passions of mine: animals and our military. They offer multiple animals for sponsorship along with their background stories, which enables you to help more than one animal at a time. It is rewarding to see the updates of the reunions and read stories about the happiness these animals have brought to our men and women in uniform. I have not had the pleasure of adopting from PRM, but I feel like a part of the family just knowing I have been able to touch so many of their lives. You find yourself invested in these soldiers, the animals, and the cause. It really makes you feel like you are a part of something amazing.
In 2011 my son was serving in Afghanistan. It was a chance meeting with a big feral dog that changed my son. The big dog protected my son and his group from other dogs and gave him companionship and love in return. How could he leave him behind? He luckily was referred to Puppy Rescue Mission. Through their commitment and incredibly connections his Blackface was saved from a certain death if left behind. Today 8 years later he is still sitting on the hill protecting his family. Please help PRM to bring home other wonderful soldier companions! We love our boy so much!
In honor of my Marine nephew and to rescue a puppy from Afghanistan, Puppy Rescue Mission blessed me with Pumbaa. Amazing group!!
I became a donor for Puppy Rescue Mission when my husband was in Afghanistan. He would tell me about horrible conditions dogs and cats lived in so I started shipping food, dog treats, flea medicine, toys and collars to him to give to personnel who were trying to care for the animals. It was against military orders at that time in Iraq when he was there and also when he was in Afghanistan to harbor dogs or cats so they had to be careful not to get caught with a pet. Thanks to Puppy Rescue Mission we've been able to help our military and contractors bring their best buddies home with them and helped their transition from war zone to home.
Puppy Rescue Mission is an amazing group of people and because of them we have our sweet Abby girl. Abby had been found by soldiers in Afghanistan, they loved her, helped her and when it was time for the unit to move on Puppy Rescue Mission was able- through a network of volunteers and hard work bring Abby to our home and hearts!
Puppy Rescue Mission helped bring me the great joy of my life, Patience, just over 8 years ago. Patience was an abused older dog from a war torn country with the marks of this life - a torn ear, scars, and a timidness around foreign items. I couldn't imagine my life without Patience. When I walk through the door after a long commute from work, she bounds up to greet me with love and affection. When we go out on walks she is so spirited and loves to smell everything. She reminds me every day that she needs more treats and more pets - :). I couldn't imagine my life without her and I wouldn't have known this joy without the PRM.
I have volunteered with Puppy Rescue Mission since 2011. I fostered and ended up adopting a kitten named Chico that soldiers had rescued but could not keep. Over the years I have become friends with some very caring, wonderful people. I have also been able to meet a number of our military men and women that we have helped bring home their animals and hear stories about how bonding with the animals helped get them through their deployment.
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I have been volunteering with Puppy Rescue Mission since 2011. It’s an amazing organization that helps our military men and women bring home animals that they have bonded with overseas. We have a great network of volunteers all over the country for transport, fosters, adoption team, and supply coordinator for our transit facility. Having met a number of the men and women and their dogs I know how much they mean to them.
Where to begin..............
I'm one of "those" people, one that believes that every animal deserves a chance and that as humans we are their voices.
In 2005, before Face Book was for everyone - I sat in a 3rd shift job watching as Hurricane Katrina hit land and read all the stories of the animals...and cried for days. Luckily I was working alone :)
Fast forward a few years later and I came across Puppy Rescue Mission one day randomly on Face Book.
It showed up in my news feed, probably because I was looking at a LOT of rescue organizations and their algorithm decided I needed to see it... or it was just some force larger than all of us that knew it would be important to me.
I'm a Marine Corp Brat. My father was a career marine and deployed many times between 1962 - 1988. When I read the 'reason' behind how Puppy Rescue Mission began, I got goosebumps. Just the mere fact that there were people out there as passionate as myself that wanted to help these souls made me look into the organization further.
After spending some time donating what I could to help soldiers bring their Battle Buddies home I saw transport help was needed in my area. I live in NW Indiana and on the main FB page they were asking for assistance moving a pup from NY to Iowa. I looked at the path and it was vaguely in my area so I contacted the person and asked if they would tweak it a bit.
If they could route it to the Ohio Turnpike I would drive to the rest stop and pick up there and take the pup to the next hand-off, which happened to be about 30 minutes west of my location.
We were dubbed Team Tigger!!
I had never transported for a rescue in my life and was unsure as what to expect so I brought my sister along with me in case there needed to be 2 people to handle the dog. I didn't know if it would need someone to comfort it or ???
Tigger (the pup's name) was the sweetest, gentlest, softest (the fur!!) dog I had ever met. I was amazed at how beautiful he was in person.
The people that I met soon became regulars on our transport line and I became more confident that I would do some transports alone.
I was fortunate enough to get to move Addy - Princess of Wisconsin on her journey who to this day I'm friends with her new dad on Facebook so I get to see how she has blossomed.
Then the last pup I have photos for is Hesco.
I watched the request for transport and had already signed up for my leg. The transport was coming from Northern Virginia this time - and I wasn't seeing any traction from that area.
I have made the trip to NoVa many times as I have close family in that area. When it finally got to the point that the transport may fail because they couldn't get anyone to transport to Ohio, I contacted the person who had Hesco and told her I would pick him up from her and move him to my designated drop-off partner in LaPorte, IN. I didn't want to see this pup have to wait until we could get it right. My job/vacation time was flexible enough that I was able to schedule to take the days off to get there and get him.
He was very agitated. I think that the flight in from overseas and the quick turn around had him wondering what was happening. We scheduled a hotel room so we could nap prior to taking off for the return trip and he finally settled down.
I also think he sensed that my sister was ill. She has Stage 4 lung cancer and she laid down on the bed and he "had" to be next to her. The entire trip he stuck to her like glue.
That boy had the sweetest soul I had ever met.
I love the work that they do, and try to promote them every chance I get. I don't even get mad whenever someone steals my PRM car magnet off my car, I just figure if someone thought it was cool enough to take that means they'll probably look them up online and maybe...just maybe they will also make a donation to them.
We have worked with PRM for over a year now in adopting 2 dogs. It is the greatest and most amazing experience to work with their adoption team. We have become part of the PRM family and once you're part of their family you are forever part of the family.
Puppy Rescue Mission saved both of my dogs from the dangerous conditions overseas. We were able to adopt Mama Dena and her son Odin back in 2015. They were outstanding to work with during the process of getting the dogs to us, and have continued to provide constant support in the years that have followed. When Dena and Odin's furpapa was deployed, he took in a dog he named MJ and sadly nothing like PRM existed and ultimately MJ was killed by locals and it devastated the entire unit who was caring for MJ. Seeing the bond he now has with Dena and Odin is an absolutely life changing thing to watch. They gave him a piece of his heart back that the war took from him.
Puppy Rescue Mission made it possible for my battle-buddy Luna to make it safely from Afghanistan to my home In America.
They are a truly an amazing organization that cares about people and the Animals they rescue.
Excellent organization assisted me and several other coworkers in Kandahar, Afghanistan in saving puppies that we had become attached to. Affie is my buddy...and my wife's guardian. We were both extremely happy to save him. PRM assisted us in our endeavor to give him a better....save home.
We certainly were not out lookin for more paws to add to the family but a request for more information turned into true love in a fur ball. We couldn’t ask for a better dog unless the dog loved new people ;) she’s amazing with our toddler and there’s never been a question of whether they’d get along. Like any dog there’s been a lot of work involved BUT I’ve never seen a “payout” this big. We absolutely love our girl and are so glad I stumbled upon a picture of her and her sister 3 years ago!! Puppy Rescue Mission not only serves to help dogs abroad in poor conditions but also dogs in the US. We all have come together to help with placement and transport or dogs and cats from all over the world and we couldn’t be happier doing it!
Puppy Rescue Mission was an "accidental" relationship for me; I love helping animals in need and I just happened across their call for drivers for transport. Thus was the beginning of a long relationship that has brought me such joy, great friendships and these two amazing rescues from Bosnia. We foster failed with Kiara (the lighter one) and when her sister Bazzi (the dark one) couldn't find a home we added her to the family too!
What PRM does for servicemembers and their animals, and the animals they save is exceptional and life-changing. I'm so glad I accidentally found this family! They are doing great things!
We weren't looking to adopt another dog but when Marine Lucky's story came across Puppy Rescue Mission's Facebook page, I immediately fell in love with this boy. PRM was incredible in making sure the adoption process was smooth and it was very clear from the beginning that their number one priority was Lucky! Lucky had a rough transition from Afghanistan to Chicago and he was stuck in New York for 3 days during a snow storm. PRM made sure that he was well-cared for at The ARK at JFK. The volunteers were always available to answer any question that I had (which were many in the beginning!). Lucky is now completely adjusted and is loving his new life. He is the best dog I have ever had!! I cannot imagine what might have happened to this poor boy if Puppy Rescue Mission didn't agree to help him. They are an incredible organization and I am so grateful to them for bringing me my Lucky boy!!
Sarge was sitting in a shelter in Kandahar waiting for her ride home to the US. He home fell through due to no fault of her own. PRM was looking for a new home and posted pictures- I fell in love with her eyes. That was almost 5 years ago. Now, I volunteer as frequently as possible and donate when I can. What an awesome organization!
I can’t say enough about the Puppy Rescue Mission. The dedication not only to our service men and women but to the dogs is something to be cherished. I have 2 rescues from PRM and I couldn’t be more thankful! They go above and beyond for these dogs and truly give their heart and soul into each and everyone. Pictured is myself with my first pup from PRM. She is 3.5yrs old and was rescued from Kuwait by a soldier on patrol. She had to fight to stay alive and neither her or PRM gave up on her surviving, even after she came down with Parvo. She means the world to me! Thank you so much PRM for all you do! Love Kila
I discovered Puppy Rescue Mission on Facebook in 2012. After reading the heart-wrenching stories written by our soldiers asking for help bringing the animals they love back to the USA I started a motorcycle ride fundraiser. I have done 3 and hope to do a 4th next year. This charity brings dreams to reality by raising funds and transporting the abused, neglected street dogs that our soldiers love and moving heaven and earth to get them to the USA. The volunteers are amazing and what they accomplish is stunning. A totally great charity deserving of attention and accolades.
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I became aware of the charity, Puppy rescue Mission, by reading a story of a rescue on Facebook. PRM rescues and transports the animals our soldiers bond with in areas of conflict throughout the world. The soldiers contact PRM and request help and we do the rest, eventually reuniting the soldier with his animal in the USA. The animals are so horrifically treated in their native countries and come to mean so much to our soldiers that I knew I had to raise money for PRM. I decided to run a motorcycle ride/auction which was held at Garden State Harley Davidson in Morris Plains, NJ. and took place this past May and the previous June. We received wonderful auction donations including a stay at a dude ranch and had hundreds of bikers participate. We also had many of our soldiers come with the dogs we rescued for them as well as our volunteers from as far away as France, Washington State and Texas. The events raised close to $25,000 and were inspiring, patriotic and renewed my faith in the kindness of people. Our soldiers encounter horrific sites and acts of cruelty while serving our country in conflict countries. Yet in spite of this, they manage to find compassion and love for the animals in these countries and befriend them. The thought of leaving them behind is an option they should not have to face. It was my privilege to help Puppy rescue Mission and to know that we were able to bring some of our soldier's beloved pets home to the USA but the need continues. I hope to help again in the future.
Review from #MyGivingStory
The Puppy Rescue Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping Soldiers bring there battle buddies home.
From time to time they puppies /dogs that the Soldiers save and rescued have no Soldier of their own to give them loving homes here in the USA. The puppy rescue mission finds these pups loving forever homes through adoptions, I was one of the fortunate people to open my heart and home to one of these pups. If it was not for the dedicated team of PRM I never would have found my beautiful girl from Afghanistan. Maggie, named by the Soldiers who saved her is the my reason to smile every day. The joy she has brought to me by adding her as a family member is unsurpassed.
I can't thank them enough for rescuing , and doing all that they can to save and help as many as possible. Most of all the compassion they show by helping our Soldiers get these dogs to there home and families, is a above and beyond more than anyone could do, yet they never give up, failure is not an option for this non-profit rescue. And every Soldier they have helped I'm sure would concur. Thank you
I was deployed to the mountains of Afghanistan as an active duty Air Force member. We came across a puppy and PRM helped us get her to Kabul, then fundraisers the money for her transport back to the US. The Afghan government charges $4,000 per animal for permits to leave the country. Many hoops to jump through. PRM jumps through the hoops, gets the pups to safety and transports them for us! It is wonderful knowing people care so much to help military members like this. Rescuing a puppy from the desolate life of dogs in Afghanistan gives me hope and comfort. At least we know 'one' Afghan life was saved. Thank you PRM.
PMR brings dogs (and cats) that our military members rescue all over the world. They are amazing! Once you adopt from PMR - you become part of a huge loving family of people that look after and care for all of these animals. Adopting my dog Zia from them was one of the best things I have ever been part of!
PRM assisted me two years ago in getting a dog I had bonded with, to the United States. It was a very tricky situation and took a lot of patience on all ends. They even lined up a foster for me until I returned home. During this time I was struggling with some inner demons and I truly believe this dog, and the journey saving her, pulled me through. Thank you PRM!
i love this group for what they do for the solder and animals they save. i have done fund raiser for them with my American leagoin post here in lower de. i will do what ever i can do to help them bring more dogs and cats home for the solders. the dogs and cats they help bring home for the solder help them a just back to life here in the USA and they also help them over in the war zone as will be saving solders lives. god bless the puppy rescue mission one of the best and gave so much to the solder and there animals they went to bring home to the USA. they gave about 98% of the money they raises to the dogs and cats to bring home for the solders and they do not for get about them ones they are here. they still will help out when need. there was a time i need help with my jasper she was about 14 weeks old and need emergency surgery and they step up to the plated and help me pay for it i would not thank them enfe know i go to stand down here in Delaware one a year and set up a table to let solder and there familiarly know they are there to help them with there animals
Puppy rescue mission is a wonderful organization, that through donations and volunteers brings home dogs and cats from any country where our military is serving. Majority of them have come from Afghanistan, Iraq and Kuwait. It is so important to the men and women serving in our military to be able to bring their battle buddies back home with them. On some occasions, there may be a dog or a cat that the soldiers find and is looking for a home here in the United States. And that's where the story of Jack, of Kuwait comes in. Jack was caught in a very bad situation, in a war zone and was shot in the rear leg and beaten by the locals there. A group of soldiers saved him off of the streets, and took him to a animal hospital in Kuwait. There he stayed for five long months recovering from the loss of his leg, and other wounds. The people at the animal hospital had all but given up on Jack ever overcoming his severe PTSD. However, puppy rescue mission wanted to give him a chance at a better life. He was flown here to the United States, and I took him in as a foster. That Forrester of coarse, turned into adopting him. His PTSD was so severe, I could only walk him late at night, when they were a few cars and people out and about. He spent his first four months living in the back of his crate and only coming out to go outside. Gradually though, that hardshell started to soften. He became more accepting of my other three dogs, and started to come out and sit in the room on a dog bed. Push on ahead to four years later, to this present day. He is a wonderful dog, a family dog. He loves to sit in his yard, he loves his bed in my room, and he loves his walks and anytime of day. He has started coming out to meet people when they come to the house to visit. Still has never gotten back in the car again since he arrived, but his life has done a comple turn around. He is living the life of a happy and content dog. What makes Jack so special, is his resilience and his ability to forgive people. Even more so, he has taught myself and many others Through his Facebook page, that you can conquer your fears, you can forgive people when you have been treated so cruelly and seen them at their worst. His story is one of compassion, patience, and to always have hope to overcome some difficult situations. And, none of that would have been possible without Puppy Rescue Mission taking a leap of faith in bringing him here. And add to that, the countless amount of dogs and cats that have been reunited with their soldiers and living a wonderful life here in the United States, A life every dog and cat deserves.
I discovered PRM through a friend on Facebook. I attended a picnic in .Colorado and met Anna our founder and Michelle our director and several of the soldiers and their dogs and was hooked. I've been involved in fundraising and a little transport since. I've met many good, caring people who have become good friends through PRM. Through attending many of the events has only reinforced the fact that these dogs - and - cats help our military men and women through their deployment. They have something to look forward to when they come back from a mission.
I became a volunteer for Puppy Rescue Mission several years ago by fostering a sweet puppy from Lebanon who was rescued by some Air Force members and PRM. The pup was brought here with her siblings and momma and daddy. Eventually we adopted the pup's momma Aria. She is our sweet and sassy girl and not a day goes by that she doesn't make us smile and laugh. Thank god for PRM saving her from those streets. They are an amazing team of volunteers all over the country that work hard to bring these loveable fur babies home. I can't praise this team enough!
I've been a PRM volunteer since late 2010 and have seen firsthand the care that they take with donations and the dogs in their care.
Review from Guidestar
Puppy Rescue Mission is AMAZING! They help heal the hearts of animals who have been through the ringer, many of which are severely traumatized. In addition, they help heal the hearts of soldiers returning from war. Many of these animals are all that keep a soldier sane while fighting in a foreign land. PRM has brought dozens of animals to this country for a new life full of love and compassion. Had these animals stayed where they were, they would have surely died. PRM saves lives. They also have a wonderful support group to help new families adjust to their rescues, making sure everyone is healthy and happy.
Puppy Rescue Mission is an organization that stands behind their mission through and through. They have never turned a request down and have gone above and beyond to make sure the Soldiers who need their help are served, as well as the puppies that have rescued the Soldiers. They have helped Soldiers rescue their battle buddies and go beyond that in times of need such as when they need assistance with medical costs, etc. Puppy Rescue Mission leaves no stone unturned when assisting our Military members and the organization is entirely volunteer based, all monies go directly to supporting the mission. Truly heartwarming.
I love The Puppy Rescue Mission for several reasons. The most important reason is the transparency! Being able to read the story of each animal and follow the progress is very powerful. It also puts into perspective the enormity of getting a Battle Buddy from a very remote post in a WAR ZONE to the Transit Facility and then to the USA (usually). Watching the Chip-in climb with donations of $5, $10, whatever one can afford is pretty cool and lets people know that EVERY donation counts and adds up. I have also worked as a volunteer in Seattle and there is nothing better than meeting and greeting our newest citizens! They are in awe of EVERYTHING, especially grass! So much care, love, time and effort has been put into delivering these precious packages. It is a joy to be a donor and volunteer.
Time and time again when bad news makes the headlines, we so often forget to look for the feel good news that helps us lift our spirts and allows us to feel hope. Puppy Rescue Mission is just that. It rescues not only these soliders who fight for the freedom of hope, and their pets who give them the love they so deserve so far away from home. But it rescues the idea that not all is bad in this world. Hope, love and the determination that one small act of kindess can help change the world.
Puppy Rescue Mission is such an amazing organization! I contacted them about a year ago when my Husband and his fellow Medics were trying to save Bowzer, a dog in Afghanistan that they had all come to know and love, from being put to sleep. Anna responded to my request right away and began paving the way for Bowzer to come to America, to his forever home with us. The entire PRM family- to include those that donate the funds to make these dreams come true, are angels to say the very least. When people see Bowzers' trademark curly tail and ask about his breed, I tell them all about his incredible journey and how PRM made it possible. We can't imagine our lives without him and are so glad that The Puppy Rescue Mission is able to do such a wonderful thing for these animals and the soldiers that love them.
As a former advancement officer, I am most impressed by The Puppy Rescue Mission's good practices management and extremely adept use of volunteers. While operating on a shoe string, PRM manages to do a level of humanitarian care that most organizations can only dream of. I am also regular donor to ; and, after looking at the 990 for 2010, I can only be impressed by the dedication of a board and an executive director who are truly volunteer. The clients and donors of PRM are well served by this board and executive director who fulfill the mission of bringing home the puppies/kittens who have helped give some sense of sanity to men and women serving in Afghanistan and other parts of the world.
Review from Guidestar
PRM is a great organization that helps so many, and touches so many lives. Saving puppies, saving soldiers, and touching all our lives with what they do. I donate as much and as often as I can, and really love the follow up stories and photos of the animals and the soldiers they help. It is amazing to see the outpouring of support on Facebook from all those who support Puppy Rescue Mission. It's truly great to see so much good being done in what has become a hard and hurried world.
i love this group for what they do for the solder and anamils they save. i have done fund rasier for them with my amercan leagoin post here in lower de. i will do what ever i can do to help them bring more dogs and cats home for the solders. the dogs and cats they help bring home for the solder help them reactmated back to life here in the usa and they also help them over in the war zone as will be saveing solders lifes. god bless the pup[py rescue mission one of the best and gave so much to the solder and there animails they went to bring home to the usa. they gave about 90 to 95% of the money they rases to the dogs and cats to bring home for the solders and they do not for get about them onces they are here. they still will help out whene need.
PRM is my FAVORITE nonprofit. I LOVE my Troops with all my heart, and to see them be able to bring home dogs, puppies and kitties that have given them SO MUCH comfort makes me cry . Happy tears of course !!! These brave Men and Women make SACRIFICES daily for our freedom. To have them reunite with their babies on USA soil is joy beyond words for me. Thank you PRM for the joys given to me and most of all our Troops and their babies. Simply AWESOME
Love, love, love Puppy Rescue Mission!!! I always tell people its a 2for. You know, two for one!! Not only are you saving a dog or cat from a life of misery but your giving a Soldier the peace of mind that the one thing that has provided him/her with a sense of calmness, love, a break from the reality of war, etc will be safe and waiting for them when their tour of duty is done. The stories that these brave men and women tell about these wonderful animals are so touching. I am forever grateful for this organization and what they do.
What a fabulous organization, seems to be a win win for all!Our soldiers who are sacrificing so much, & then receiving the unconditional love of another being that needs them. to be able to bring them bak to their home, & a safe place where they will be loved forever it just wonderful!Wish I had more $ to contribute!
Review from Guidestar
I support Puppy Rescue Mission because I feel like bringing a pet home that has helped someone stay sane is the very least we can do for our soldiers serving our country. It may not make a huge difference in the world by the estimations of some people, but it makes a world of difference to our soldiers and their pets. Its another way to say "Thank you for your service." :)
In June 2011, the best thing that could have possibly ever happened to me.....walking back from my truck after a mission, I heard our camp dogs fighting and growling over something. When I walked over, it was this tiny pup gettin the best of these 4 full grown dogs. I quickly got the dogs off of this pup and they went on their way. when I returned to my hooch, there was a whining from the door, and it turned out to be that pup which followed me there. On my way to shower in the latrine, he followed me there as well so I gave him and Axe bath. It was game-over from then on.* Leonidas* followed me everywhere, from going to get chow, to running from In-direct. When I whistled he would come running with the biggest smile on his face and ears flapping. Greatest feeling in the world when you get off that .50 Cal walking back to your room and there is a dog waiting for you to pick him up so he can lick your face. And that is when I told my wife I needed to bring this dog home. She had already had the ball rolling with Puppy Rescue Mission to get my pup home from Afghanistan. Puppy Rescue Mission did all of the work so I could focus on the mission, and they did an amazing job razing the funds withing the first week. Puppy Rescue Mission is the reason my dog is here in the U.S. today, without them this would not be possible and who knows what would have happened to him if it wasn't for Puppy Rescue Mission. My hat is off to them, and I try to pay it foward every chance I get for PRM. I owe so much to PRM I could never repay them for what they have done for my dog Leonidas and I.
My son was serving his 2nd tour Afghanistan, and justt like all the other military looking for something to remind them of home. While out on patrol they came across a lil pup that was be mistreated. My son and the other marines offered a trade of a candy bar and soda and took the lil pup with them. She soon became the squad mascot and very much loved. Through Puppy Rescue Mission this pup was given a second chance for a better life. All these people love and care about these animals helped to get her and many other animals shipped to the states. . These animals just want to be loved. I know my sons lil pup is a blessing for us all. Thank you Puppy Rescue Mission you are a Godsent to these military and their little battle buddies.
Puppy Rescue Mission was contacted by my boss as we were getting ready to end our deployment, we had adopted 2 AMAZING pups and we were dreading the idea of leaving them behind to live a terrible life to say the least. Very quickly we got the good news that PRM was going to help us raise the funds to bring our sweet pups home and sure enough they made it happen for us. Very importantly these dogs are a way to heal not only just overseas but they help the healing process of war for everyone once we return. There are many non profits out there that do amazing things and PRM should be rated among the best for what they do!
I first discovered PRM when I was looking for a way to bring home 2 kittens that my husband found and wanted to save in Afghanistan. Anna was the first person to respond to many inquiries I submitted to numerous foundations/ groups. She immediately agreed to help without hesitation or question. In the matter of 24 hours she organized the "chip in" and 24 hours later all funds had been met for the kitties to come home. Though it took some time for our dear little 'Box Top' to arrive (as her brother Bootlace did not make it due to illness) she did and has been an absolute blessing since. I have had to fortune to help receive some other animals with PRM at the airport and cannot begin to properly explain how wonderful these women are. My husband, Box Top, and I are all so blessed to have had their assistance and to know such good people. The people of PRM- Anna, Michelle, Pam in Afghanistan, and all the generous donors are angels here on Earth. What they do day in and day out and what they give of themselves is truly amazing. Our soldiers and their adorable battle buddies are without a doubt lucky that such kind-hearted souls are always watching out for them and willing to do whatever it takes for those who do so much for our country.