
Members of this Army regiment discovered the dog earlier that summer while patrolling a dangerous neighborhood on the outskirts of Baghdad. The malnourished and flea covered puppy, no bigger than a baked potato, was scooped up by a soldier who felt sorry for the pitiful orphan. Hidden in a tattered blanket, the puppy was snuck onto the Coalition Outpost. As the soldiers took turns secretly caring for the puppy the strong bond between man and dog grew.

Abandoning Charlie in this war ravaged country, consumed in hatred and destruction, would have meant certain death for him. “We all made him a promise that we would not give up. We’d find a way somehow to get him to a better life in the states,” the soldier wrote in that first email.
How could SPCA International not intervene?

With each rescue, the Operation Baghdad Pups team repeatedly beats the odds, but the challenges are still very much a reality. Soon after Charlie’s rescue, SPCA International heard from many more military personnel in Iraq hoping for assistance. Before long, SPCA International had over 35 active cases and that number continues to grow daily.
Every case is funded from
generous donations from people like you.

Operation Baghdad Pups has a lot more work to do and we need YOUR help! Please join us, and commit to helping us save more animals while saying, “Thank You!” to our troops for making it possible for us to remain free and safe.
Your donation WILL make a difference!
Operation Baghdad Pups does not just save animals; it also brings comfort and peace of mind to our troops. The SPCA International team has had the pleasure of getting to know many of the animals we have rescued. They are smart, resilient, inquisitive, playful and we believe they are grateful for the opportunity to live without fear in the United States.
An email we received from one soldier says it all, “I have sacrificed a lot to serve my country. All that I ask in return is to be allowed to bring home the incredible dog that wandered into my life here in Iraq and prevented me from becoming terribly callous towards life.”
Be a part of allowing these incredible bonds to continue! Donate now!
How to Help an Animal

Resources for Soldiers:
• Operation Baghdad Pup Criteria• Contact SPCA International about your story
Resources for Civilians Who Want to Help:
• Donate • Operation Baghdad Pups wish list• Contact us to organize your community group and sponsor an Operation Baghdad Pups Rescue
• Tell your friends!
*Foster Homes: We do not need foster homes. If you are interested in fostering a homeless animal please contact your local shelter.
*Adoptions: Every Operation Baghdad Pups rescue already has a committed home. If you are interested in adopting a homeless animal, we encourage you to visit your local shelter.




