Fluffy, the Iraqi dog needs help to get into the US

[Guest guest]

Can you give me any concrete suggestions about what I can do? I'm leaving

town shortly and have little time, but would certainly make a call or send an

email, and also pass this on.

 

Thanks,

Karen

[Guest guest]

Hi All ~

I am cross posting here...

Evonne

_______________________

 

Hi:

 

Need help ASAP on this matter, a dog's life hangs in the balance. Not just any

dog

though, a dog named Fluffy who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and is now

being denied transport to the US.

 

His trainer and handler SPC Russel W. Joyce is begging for help to get Fluffy

out of Iraq.

 

I spoke to him on the phone this morning, he's obviously a very caring person

otherwise

he'd just throw up his arms and say " oh well... I tried " . The chances of that

happening

rank up there with donkeys flying.

 

Russel feels Fluffy served his country and with great courage even in the face

of danger

and while in pain. Fluffy deserves to come to the US and be awarded the respect

he earned

and is due as a soldier. He did what was asked of him and with very little

training time

I might add. He has was procured IN Iraq where dogs are considered dirty and

are used

only for guarding and herding. Fluffy was emaciated when he was brought to SFC

Joyce, on

top of that he had clearly been abused. Fluffy was missing a couple lower

teeth, as well

as a broken canine. (very painful for those of you whove never had a broken

tooth with

the root exposed).

 

Fluffy did his job in spite of his painful teeth, he is no less deserving of

being allowed

entry to the US because he was born on Iraqi soil. And he certainly has every

right to be

treated with kindness and the respect due a member of the US military.

 

Please if there is anything you can do, now is the time. Remember how we were

all

appalled at the US military dogs left behind in previous wars, Korea, Nam, to

name a few.

This is a travesty and we need to make it right.

 

Much Love & Grateful Howls,

 

Camille Christie

Lupangelicus for a Divine Dog

http://DivineDog.com

 

 

PS ~ Please scroll to the bottom to read SPC Joyce's original post if this is

the first

you've heard of this matter. CC

 

 

 

 

-

RWCMJ

ThunderWolf

Monday, May 12, 2003 8:57 AM

From Russell Joyce RE: " Fluffy "

 

 

To everyone concerned,

First of all, let me thank you all for your support, it has been so much

more than

I had ever expected.

The approving authority is Air Movement Command at Scott Air Force Base.

I don't

know the name of the guy that needs contacted but he is the boss of CPT Cash the

guy in

Iraq that could release the dog for travel. Their DSN number is prefix 318

460-0006.

This is a special military number for Iraq and can't just be dialed from any

phone. This

is the only other contact that I have at this present time. The men that are

disapproving

of letting the dog get on a plane to the states are CPT Cash, MSG Perry, and

SMGT Heasley.

Their number is DSN prefix 318 460-0038. The civilian that I spoke with that is

in charge

at Scott Air Force Base is Cindy Nothenbauch. I do not know the prefix to this

DSN

number, but it is 779-4592.

Please understand that these are all military people and should be shown

the

respect that they deserve. These are military soldiers but they just don't have

the same

feelings about this issue that we do. They see the dog as a pet not as I do as

a fellow

comrade.

The dog is currently with the 506 Security Force Squadron, which is a dog

handling

team in Kirkuk. Millions of thanks need to be given to the following 2

individuals, SSGT

Darren Johnson and SSGT Chris Falvey for caring for the dog after I left the

country and

all of their support during the time that I was in Iraq (food, leash, veterinary

care,

etc). Their emails are Darren.Johnson and

Christopher.Falvey.

No matter what happens to the dog that I call " Fluffy " , I would like to

encourage

support for the dog teams that supported me during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The

number

one guy that helped was Darren Johnson and his address, to show your support,

for him and

his dog teams are: (Fluffy is with these dog teams)

SSGT Darren Johnson

506 Security Forces Sq

Kirkuk Air Base, Iraq

APO AE 09347

 

 

Thanks again,

Russell Joyce

 

 

 

Below is the original post that SFC Russel W Joyce sent out asking for help.

 

 

In a message dated 5/11/2003 11:51:48 AM Central Daylight Time, RWCMJ writes:

 

Subj: FLUFFY NEEDS YOUR HELP! iraq german shepard needs help

5/11/2003 11:51:48 AM Central Daylight Time

RWCMJ

 

To whom it may concern:

 

I'm in 3rd group Special Forces out of Fort Bragg, NC. I have just returned

from Iraq today. While in Iraq, my team requested a dog for operational

purposes. The Kurds brought us a German Shepard breed that had obviously

been abused and neglected by the Iraqi military. I became the handler for

this dog and grew very attached to him. This dog was used in many combat

operations in Northern Iraq and proved to be a wonderful " soldier. " It was

my team that took control over the mountain north of Mosul (Maclube

mountain). Anyway, I obtained all of the proper paperwork to have the dog

shipped to the US so that I could adopt it but at the last minute there was

some problem with politics. The dog meets all requirements to be shipped to

the US. I only have 72 hours to find some way to get the dog released for

travel and cut through this red tape or the dog will be destroyed. I have

personally trained this dog for special military use and now the dog does not

like Kurds or Iraqi persons, therefore, they will not be able to handle him.

All I need is some help in getting this animal here to the states, I will

handle all of the expenses that it takes to get him here. I have a copy of

all medical records, vaccinations, and orders for the dog. I can send a copy

of this paperwork to anyone that can help me. I am a prior Ranger and

currently a Special Forces soldier and our motto is " Never leave a fallen

comrade " . The military asked for this dog to serve, this dog lived through 2

shootings, mine fields, and all military actions in the North. Now, they are

ready to discard him, I can't let that happen and I'm hoping that he can live

his retirement with me here in the US. Please contact me if you can help or

know of anyone who can. My 72 hours started on May 11 at 12 noon.

 

Thank you again,

SFC Russell W. Joyce

Fort Bragg, NC

work: (910) 432-3831

home: (910) 426-2302

RWCMJ

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Dear Karen:

 

I was cross posting - the girl that posted this is named Camille and she can be

contacted at : camille I am planning on emailing my Congressman

and Senators tonight.

Thanks so much for your interest

 

Evonne

-

MidbarNM

Monday, May 12, 2003 4:46 PM

Re: [s-A] Fluffy, the Iraqi dog needs help to get into the US

 

 

Can you give me any concrete suggestions about what I can do? I'm leaving

town shortly and have little time, but would certainly make a call or send an

email, and also pass this on.

 

Thanks,

Karen