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Appeal to Help Veteran’s Dog Prompts Outpouring of Donations
ABC News ^
| Dec 24, 2013
| Danielle Genet
Posted on 12/24/2013 3:28:47 PM PST by Innovative
A modest appeal to save an Iraq War veteran’s severely injured dog has prompted an outpouring of support from animal lovers around the world, garnering enough donations to help other pets in need as well.
After being hit by a snow plow truck on Dec. 18, 3-year-old Australian Shepard Molly was brought to the vet in Manchester, N.H., with four broken legs.
But Molly’s owner, an Iraq war veteran, didn’t have the money to properly care for Molly’s surgery and recovery.
“This man came to us with no money, no plan and no expectation,” the post reads. “I want to give a veteran something wonderful for Christmas … his dog. Will you help me get the word out?”
Molly underwent successful surgery on Saturday and is in recovery, said Kelloway, who expects Molly to go home in two weeks after undergoing physical therapy.
Molly’s owner has been visiting every day and has been touched by the response, she said.
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TOPICS: Extended News
KEYWORDS: christmas; doggieping; veterans
It's a wonderful story for Christmas...
To: Joe 6-pack
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12/24/2013 3:29:10 PM PST
by
Innovative
("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
Molly after the surgery.
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12/24/2013 3:31:26 PM PST
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Innovative
("Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -- Vince Lombardi)
To: Innovative
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12/24/2013 3:38:19 PM PST
by
berdie
To: Innovative
Despite everything that is going on it is always good to read good news. Merry Christmas everyone
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12/24/2013 3:38:33 PM PST
by
darkwing104
(Forgive but don't forget)
To: Innovative
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posted on
12/24/2013 3:50:19 PM PST
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dragnet2
(Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
To: Slings and Arrows
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posted on
12/24/2013 4:53:33 PM PST
by
glock rocks
(If you like your health plan, you're a racist !)
To: Innovative
I guess I'm getting old and cynical, but anymore I give more to animal charity than human. Most people can control their fate. Animals are many times truly victims. I cut back slightly on presents this year and donated to the local shelter on behalf of my grand kids.
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12/24/2013 7:11:59 PM PST
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CrazyIvan
(Obama phones= Bread and circuits.)
To: glock rocks; Joe 6-pack
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12/24/2013 7:55:49 PM PST
by
Slings and Arrows
(You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
To: AnAmericanMother; Titan Magroyne; Badeye; SandRat; arbooz; potlatch; afraidfortherepublic; ...
WOOOF!
The Doggie Ping list is for FReepers who would like to be notified of threads relating to all things canid. If you would like to join the Doggie Ping Pack (or be unleashed from it), FReemail me.
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12/25/2013 8:02:41 AM PST
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Joe 6-pack
(Qui me amat, amat et canem meum.)
To: Innovative
Wow...I had an Aussie shepherd years ago and her name was Molly too. Great trail dog she was.
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