U.S. Sergeant, Nesconset Nonprofit, Seek Help Bringing Dog Home

NESCONSET, NY — Paws of War, a Nesconset-based nonprofit organization, is asking the public to help it bring a U.S. sergeant's dog home to her.

"Many people are aware that some military bases are being closed overseas and the soldiers are being brought home," the organization stated in a news release. "What they may not know is that some of these soldiers have dogs that will be left behind to fend for themselves in an area of the world that doesn’t treat dogs with kindness."

One of those dogs is Meeka, who has been a loyal companion to Sergeant E, who is already back in the United States. Sergeant E misses her dog, and she has turned to Paws of War to help bring him home to live with her.

"Anyone who has ever had a dog knows how difficult it would be to walk out on him one day and live with the idea that you may never see him again," said Robert Misseri, co-founder of Paws of War. "That’s exactly what has happened to Sergeant E, and we will make every effort to bring her dog to America to live out the rest of his days with her in a safe and loving environment."

The bond between a dog and his human companions is special, particularly when you are someone living on a military base thousands of miles from home, according to Paws of War. When Sergeant E first saw a dog wandering around the base that was showing signs of neglect and abuse, she had no idea that she would end up creating such a bond with him.

She named him Meeka, and the pair created an instant bond and connection. Every morning when she would leave the barracks she would see the dog, who would get excited for her attention. The dog would also spend time each morning alongside of her as she did her runs. The two became inseparable, but then she was sent home to the U.S. with very little notice, leaving Meeka on his own, the organization said. He hid for a while, staying away from people out of fear, until other soldiers found a way to coax him closer by enticing him with food. They were able to catch him and have been holding him in a makeshift pen until Paws of War can help reunite him with Sergeant E.

"Ever since I returned home I’ve been worried about Meeka and miss him," Sergeant E said via news release. "I’m grateful that there is an organization like Paws of War that will help in such cases. I look forward to them bringing Meeka home to me. We have a bond that will last for many years to come."

Paws of War is on a mission to help bring the dog back to the United States, but needs the help of the public for it to happen. Transporting a dog across the world is not only costly, but it involves working with overseas organizations and volunteers to ensure that all medical records and paperwork are in order, according to the nonprofit.

If you'd like to donate to help bring Meeka back to America, you can donate here.

Paws of War rescues dogs, provides them with proper training, and then pairs them with veterans, all free of charge. They also help soldiers bring their dog back to America after serving overseas.