U.S. Army Sgt. Macintire, a dedicated soldier on his 15th deployment overseas, is reaching out for support to bring CJ, his adorable rescue puppy, safely to Utah. With the assistance of the nonprofit organization Paws of War, Sgt. Macintire’s heartwarming journey to reunite with CJ faces financial hurdles. This is the incredible story of CJ’s near-death rescue, her road to recovery, and the unwavering bond between soldiers and their faithful companions.
CJ’s Remarkable Rescue:
CJ’s journey to safety was nothing short of miraculous. When she was first discovered, CJ faced a slew of health issues, including severe dehydration and potential poisoning. Her chances of survival were bleak, but with determination and care, she defied the odds.
Paws of War staff shared the emotional rollercoaster of CJ’s recovery, recounting how she went from lifelessness in a cage to a vibrant, resilient puppy. Soldiers on the base rallied around CJ, demonstrating how much she meant to Sgt. Macintire.
A Soldier’s Dedication:
Sgt. Macintire’s story began when he stumbled upon CJ’s family during a patrol. CJ’s mother was nursing her pups by the roadside, protected by a watchful male dog. Despite grieving the loss of his own beloved Great Dane back home, Sgt. Macintire continued to visit the family, especially bonding with the male dog, whom he named Cooper.
Tragedy struck when the family of dogs disappeared, leaving Sgt. Macintire to discover Cooper’s lifeless body and CJ, sick and orphaned. He took it upon himself to care for CJ and turned to Paws of War for medical assistance and a way out of harm’s way.
“I wanted to show CJ a life different from the one her father suffered,” Sgt. Macintire explained. The dogs had been struggling to survive in the harsh desert, scavenging for food and enduring mistreatment from some humans.
A Costly Journey:
Bringing CJ from the Middle East to the U.S. is no easy feat and comes with a substantial price tag. Paws of War is committed to raising the necessary funds to make CJ’s journey possible, confident that they can achieve this goal.
Their ultimate objective is to reunite CJ with Sgt. Macintire’s family in Utah, where she will eagerly await his return from deployment. The process involves complex logistics, from securing flight clearance to reaching remote locations for pickups and ensuring CJ receives necessary veterinary care.
Despite the challenges, Paws of War is driven by their mission to prevent soldiers from leaving their beloved pets behind in harsh conditions. In the Middle East, the survival rate for puppies is alarmingly low, making the need for rescues like CJ’s even more crucial.
Support CJ’s Journey:
CJ is currently in great health and has received clearance for her flight to the U.S. Once the required funds are raised, she will embark on her journey to Utah, where Sgt. Macintire’s family eagerly awaits her arrival.
Any donations to support CJ’s journey are gratefully accepted at pawsofwar.networkforgood.com. Join us in making CJ’s incredible story a reality and reuniting her with the soldier who risked it all to save her.