This story comes straight out of Iraq and is about a dog that an American soldier rescued. Major Brian Dennis found a wounded dog and took care of it. The dog’s ears had been cut off so he named it “Nubs”. It soon had another wound – Nubs was stabbed with a screwdriver. Major Dennis took care of it too. Soon his troop had to relocate 70 miles away across the desert. He left Nubs behind. Nubs didn’t like that and while still wounded, traveled the 70 miles across the desert to be with the Major again. While this made Brian very happy it was short lived. He was told that if the dog was not gone in 3 days the dog would be shot. He then started a frantic email campaign to raise enough money to get Nubs to safety. It worked. Nubs will be coming to the USA. For a more in-depth information on this story you can see the CNN video here
February 13, 2008...6:25 pm
American soldier in Iraq and the dog that loves him
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February 18, 2008 at 12:36 am
Hello fellow dog lovers, my name is Heather and I am part of the Bring NUBS to America clan. NUBS is in great hands now, Brian has made sure of that. There is a certified trainer set up to help NUBS transition to his King of the Beach status and a backbone of amazing NUBS and Brain supporters that are going to make sure NUBS is taken care of until the two can be reunited. I am sure you will see follow up once the two are together again as the media is hounding for follow up stories.
I did want to let everyone know as I am combing the net that Brian is NOT raising anymore money for NUBS so please do not listen to anyone who says they are collecting for the cause. They are scammers and in my mind are bad people trying to take advantage of a nice story. Brian really appreciates all the offers but he has told us all that NUBS is his dog and his responsibility and will take care of the rest of the financial needs for NUBS. I can not put words in Brian’s mouth but if you still feel the need to donate I am sure your local Humane Society or Animal Prevention Organization would appreciate any donations made in honor of NUBS. Otherwise your good thoughts sent to the two soul mates is enough I am sure.
February 18, 2008 at 5:13 pm
Thank you Heather for the up-date. All the Critters is a widely read blog so I am only too happy to get the word out about Nubs and Brian.