Emails have been flying around the internet after word was
received from a concerned serviceman in Iraq, that Iraqi Service Dogs were
only being fed on table scraps and were starving. The Las Vegas Valley
Humane Society has been instrumental in coordinating relief for these
dogs, and the following is now seen on their website:
Message about Iraqi Guard Dogs
The Las Vegas Valley Humane Society has been involved for
several days in helping arrange food supplies for the Iraqi guard dogs
reported as needing help in several media releases. We are pleased to
report that the problem has been solved. We have worked with Mr. Ron
Aiello, president of The War Dogs Association and a long time supporter of
war dogs on a worldwide basis, and Senator John Ensign of Nevada, a
veterinarian and sponsor of much animal related legislation. Both have
been instrumental in solving this problem. DHL the company that flies
material for the US forces in Iraq had also offered to transport food and
veterinary supplies for the Iraq police dogs. The following e mail is
being sent to those who have contacted the Las Vegas Valley Humane Society
expressing their concern over the Iraqi guard dogs or offering assistance
in arranging food for them.
Dear Friends of Animals:
The nationwide response from compassionate people
resulting from news stories about the Iraqi security dogs has been
overwhelming. The issue of feeding these dogs has now been resolved and we
have been assured that Hills Pet Food company will donate food for the
Iraqi dogs and have it delivered on a continuing basis.
We therefore will not have need for contributions of funds
for food for the Iraqi security dogs. We understand veterinary medical
supplies will be needed and we hope they will be donated.
We believe in a �Donor Bill of Rights� that requires all
contributions for a specific cause be used only for that cause. Therefore,
all funds donated to the Las Vegas Valley Humane Society designated for
the Iraqi dogs will be returned.
Some people offering support interpreted the media stories
as reporting problems with the US war dogs deployed in Iraq. We want to
emphasize that the dogs involved belong to the Iraq police force. The US
dogs are reported to be in excellent condition and receive great care from
their handlers.
The outpouring of compassion throughout our country has
been overwhelming. I would urge every one to support their local rescue
and spay / neuter programs.
For more information on the Las Vegas Valley Humane
Society programs click on our website at
www.lvvhumane.org.
Judith Ruiz
President Las Vegas Valley Humane Society
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