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NWR: For The dog lovers :)

firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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I have been meaning to see post this for a while and just keep forgetting.. Plus I worry it may sound "vendor" ish, even though you all obviously know I'm not one... But this came to my attention via my wive's club and I thought I would pass it along. :)

These are two non-profit organizations that you can volunteer as a "boarder" to help house animals when single AD people go on a det, deployment, TAD, TDY, etc. and don't know what do to with their pet short of putting it in a shelter. I am a "boarder" for both.
They just post about people that need help whether it's a single mom down in San Diego that needs someone to watch her dog for a week while she goes on emergency leave, or someone who is deploying for 9 months. You aren't forced to take a pet or anything, you just can view the information and help if you want and if they are a boarder they can contact you through the website as well to ask if you can help out.

I just thought these were really cool, especially for those of us that don't have animals, or have some space to house one for a bit if something happens. It's definitely not something for everything, but it's still cool to check out and see that there are things like this out there for people, even if you're just curious. :)

http://www.dogsondeployment.com/

http://guardianangelsforsoldierspet.org/

What are your thoughts on this type of organization? Have you known anyone that has left an animal with the reasoning of a deployment, move, etc?
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  • crownsuperstarcrownsuperstar member
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    edited December 2011
    That sounds great.  There is a family that has created a bording service where I live.  They keep dogs for people that are deployed.  They will also pick up the pups from the airport if needed. 

    I have always said that if I win the lottery, I am going to set something like that up. 
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  • LetsHikeTodayLetsHikeToday member
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    edited December 2011
    Thank you for posting this! I love this. We would totally be into it. I can't wait to read more about it.
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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    edited December 2011
    Crown that's really cool! Yeah I decided to become a "boarder" because we have no pets now but have plenty of space and since I'm always home (just in college) it would be easy to house an animal. It's not really that common to be called upon for help though. I've been a "boarder" for quite a while... I think most people DO have family or friends that can help them, but this is a great program for those that don't.

    Hike- Enjoy the reads. :) They are really a great idea. We have a lot of boarders in Washington and California but not many around the rest of the US. You can get more up to date info by "liking" them on facebook.. that's originally how I found out about them. Cool stuff :)
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  • ZimsgirlZimsgirl
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    edited December 2011
    That's awesome if I didn't live in an apt I totally would do this
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  • mob2689mob2689
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    edited December 2011
    I saw this organization on the news a few months back and LOVE what they are doing, it a bit different but still helping veterans:
    They hope to have a "station" in every state!

    http://p2v.org/

    First-you have a PM :)
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  • mob2689mob2689
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    edited December 2011
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/special-topic-wedding-boards_military-brides_nwr-dog-lovers?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Special Topic Wedding BoardsForum:13Discussion:d2ee75d5-7274-4832-90e9-afa327352ea5Post:0e22f96e-6d5b-4c0f-8bea-dbe4045c0a0c">Re: NWR: For The dog lovers :)</a>:
    [QUOTE]They are really a great idea. We have a lot of boarders in Washington and California but not many around the rest of the US. You can get more up to date info by "liking" them on facebook.. that's originally how I found out about them. Cool stuff :)
    Posted by firsttimersluck[/QUOTE]

    So need to let DD know this! She and her H are such animal lovers! If they weren't getting stationed out of the country I so would have gotten them a pet pig as one of their wedding presents! When I told them that they were like totally depressed. So guess what!? I will get them one as a "Welcome Back" gift in like 4 years!
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  • YoungDuoYoungDuo member
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    edited December 2011
    This is a great idea! If FI and I weren't going to live in an apt I would definitely do it because I love dogs. Thanks for sharing the info :)
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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    edited December 2011
    mob you have one back. Just read the "general information" piece.. I totally accidently copy and pasted way more than I meant to >_<
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  • mob2689mob2689
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    edited December 2011
    First-Thanks! Have fun on your adventure and be safe!! :) I will go read the rest now, I just read the first few sentences and came back here to thank you. Don't worry about too much reading I love to read, just not books so it's all goodSmile

    ETA: PM'd you back
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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    edited December 2011
    Back atcha!

    I will thanks for the well wishes. :) Hopefully we don't run into bears.. Bears are my fear O.o
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  • DaKelliAB09DaKelliAB09
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    edited December 2011
    My brother actually deployed about 2 years back and it was on short notice and he has 2 dogs and he used Guardian Angels for Soldiers and the lady that volunteered and took care of his pup for 6 months is now like family to us!!  I call her my Alaska mom.  Great program and if I didn't have dogs already I'd volunteer.  Definitely helped my brother out and we gained a friend :) ...

    @ first, yes be safe!!  I fear bears too! I actually haven't seen any since I've been up here.  I just see moose all the time, which is still weird to me.

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  • firsttimersluckfirsttimersluck member
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    edited December 2011
    Eek moose are scary.. I remember when we lived in Anchorage and they used to come hang out in our yard all the time. Instead of calling in "sick" we would have to call in "moose" because if you walk outside with mama and baby, you'll be charged lol. But they are pretty animals :)

    That is so awesome that you have had experience with it! I'm so happy to hear that it has worked for someone. :)
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  • lyonstmlyonstm member
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    edited December 2011
    This is wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing.
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