Uncategorized Charlie Company By anamariecox Feb. 15, 2008 Share Read Later Send to Kindle Supporting our troops: Most Popular From Swampland Rahm Emanuel’s Father ProblemWhen A Hard Vote Ends A Political CareerThe Crash of Independence 08Why the U.S. Flag is Red, White and BlueHigh Court Rolls Back the Voting Rights Act of 1965 From Time.com Connect With TIME
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U.S. soldiers based at a Baghdad outpost …. were barred by military rules from keeping pets. But when the soldiers came upon a flea-infested and starving puppy while on patrol, they could not resist sharing their affection and their ready-to-eat meals. </p>
<p><p>One soldier, identified by the organization as “Sgt. Watson,” sent e-mails to animal rescue groups. The SPCA took up the case, and Operation Baghdad Pups was born. </p>
<p>But first, program manager Terri Crisp interviewed Watson in Phoenix when he was on leave in October. Watson wanted to adopt Charlie at the end of his tour in March. </p>
<p>“He was a soldier and tough, and toward the end, I said, ‘Why are we bringing Charlie home?’ And he said, ‘Because I made a promise’ ” not to abandon the dog, Crisp said yesterday, her voice choked with tears.
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