Afghan vets reunited with 8 battlefield dogs

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Afghan vets reunited in NY with 8 battlefield dogs

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PORT JEFFERSON STATION, N.Y. (AP) — Army reunions have been held as long as soldiers have been going off to war, yet a reunion this week was perhaps like no other in history.

National Guard soldiers from New York who befriended a stray dog while on patrol in Afghanistan were reunited with the 65-pound mixed breed and her seven rambunctious puppies after the animals arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Wednesday.

The reunion was made possible by the efforts of a Long Island pet rescue organization whose motto is: "Paws of War — No Buddy Left Behind."

"They really became part of the family to us," 1st Lt. Joseph LaPenta of Staten Island said. The soldiers befriended the dog they called Sheba after arriving in Afghanistan in January. She sometimes joined them on patrol, chasing away other stray dogs that may have threatened the soldiers, they said.

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[narnian60]

1. That is one lucky momma dog.

Marvelous picture!

[TorchTheWitch]

2. I love stories like this

I thought before I read the post that at least some of the dogs just had to be related - they look so much alike. You can also tell from the photo which dog is mommy... all the other dogs are looking at her, and she has a look on her face that says "Oh God, simmer down and look cute and devoted or you'll embarrass me!". LOL!

[hamsterjill]

3. Awesome story.

Putting a little love back into the world!!! All right!

[Phentex]

4. Great story!

Dogs help us in so many ways!

[Sunlei]

5. Eight cheers for "Paws of War — No Buddy Left Behind."