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RATCHET- DOG FROM IRAQ- IS HOME

October 24, 2008 by Tina Evangelista-Eppenstein

Ratchet, the beloved puppy cared for by Sgt. Gwen Beberg in Iraq, has arrived safely in Minneapolis to live with Gwen’s parents until she arrives home. More than 69,000 signatures signed a petition to get Ratchet home through Operation Baghdad Pups.
Terri Crisp from Operation Baghdad Pups accompanied Ratchet on his trip to Minneapolis. She said that it cost $4,000.00 for security to bring Ratchet to the States. She also said Ratchet has gotten a glowing bill of health.
I’m so glad for Ratchet, Sgt . Beberg and her family and friends. A special thank you needs to go out to Beberg’s friend, Katie Konrath, who originally placed this story on Digg. The story ran like wildfire on the internet and that is how a petition got started – and , well, we know the rest of the story. Thanks for everyone who signed the petition and to Operation Baghdad Pups- job well done!!!
Congratulations, Sgt. Gwen Beberg for saving Ratchet’s life!
You can view Ratchet’s homecoming here.

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