Did you know there are networks available for your pet if you are deploying?

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:26:55 -0400

Organizations have gathered volunteers to care for deploying military member's pets. Many volunteers consider it their way of helping support Soldiers while they are deployed. Deploying soldiers don't have to abandon their pets or give them up to shelters, there are other options.

Some of the names of these organizations are:
Dogs On Deployment
Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet
PACT for Animals (Military Foster Program)

https://www.care.com/a/caring-for-a-soldiers-pet [login to see]

Caring for a Soldier's Pet

This article offers a solution for recently deployed members of the military--who want to return home to their pets rather than give them away.

Response by SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL made Sep 13 at 2015 11:29 PM

SFC Joe S. Davis Jr., MSM, DSL — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:29:30 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member thanks for the thread, I will past this on to some active duty members I know at JBLE.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 13 at 2015 11:38 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 23:38:23 -0400

I've heard of these programs and have had a couple Battles, who gave them accolades for the care that was provided for their pets while deployed. Good Share.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Sep 14 at 2015 12:00 AM

PVT Robert Gresham — Mon, 14 Sep 2015 00:00:57 -0400

CPT Private RallyPoint Member Thank you for sharing this vital message. I ended up caring for the dog of a deployed soldier. As I grew to care for the animal, I dreaded having to return him. The Soldier returned only to PCS, so, at his insistence, (and to my great relief) I became the dog's new owner. It is a decision that I have never regretted, and I provide regular progress reports. Your "Foster" programs are a better idea, as no one gets too attached while the deployed SM is away.

Response by SSG Shavonde Chase made Nov 25 at 2016 7:12 PM

SSG Shavonde Chase — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 19:12:46 -0500

Good to know. I wanted a kitten but never got one because of the amount of time spent away from home.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 25 at 2016 8:55 PM

SFC George Smith — Fri, 25 Nov 2016 20:55:12 -0500

interesting...