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Monday Morning “Feel Good” Story

February 09, 2009, in Deployment by

I've heard countless stories of how stray dogs and cats in Iraq and Afghanistan have helped our service members cope with the worst parts of war, and even the more mundane parts – like sheer boredom. Animals truly are therapeutic.

My husband and his co-workers befriended and looked after Maxie, a little kitten who found her way onto their base, and who was spoiled rotten while in their care. I was happy to know that Maxie gave my husband some comfort while he was away from his family (including the four-legged members). I see that Army Wife Lisa Barker shares that sentiment:

Click here to read the full story of Jack and Emma, and note that the reunion between doggies and their soldier dad will occur soon, so check back for updates and reunion video. Click here to find out how you can help rescue neglected animals. Thanks to Cassandra for the tip.

For another "feel good" doggie story, see Man's Best Friend.

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About Andi

Andi is married to an active-duty soldier and is the founder and former editor of SpouseBUZZ.

She is the founder of the Annual MilBlog Conference. The MilBlog Conference is the premiere event of the year for military bloggers. President George W. Bush, U.S. Representative Adam Smith, GEN David Petraeus, LTG Mike Oates, LTG William Caldwell, RADM Mark Fox, MG Kevin Bergner, MG David Hogg and The Honorable Pete Geren have addressed previous conferences.

While living in Washington, DC, Andi was the Ambassador to Walter Reed Army Medical Center for Sew Much Comfort, a non-profit organization which makes and delivers, free of charge, special adaptive clothing for wounded service members. Andi has worked with several non-profits to help our wounded heroes and their families. She finds that work to be the most rewarding and meaningful of all.

Andi strives to find humor in the good, bad and ugly of life and is a firm believer that laughter has the ability to cure most ills.