Lexi was found in a pile of trash by the US Soldiers patrolling in the Badghis Provence, in the western part of Afghanistan. They picked up the tiny puppy. Lexi found herself part of the patrol as she was carefully placed in a drop pouch and carried back to the base where a quick scrub and meal were the order of the day. She settled in well with the soldiers. Cpl David Day had made plans for Lexi to come to the US through Nowzad, a charity assisting our troops in rescuing the pets they have adopted while "in country" and bring them home. Nowzad was arranging the collection of Lexi from Cpl Day to bring her to the Nowzad Shelter in Kabul. Tragically, Cpl David Day was killed in action before Lexi could make the long journey to the shelter. His comrades had no intention of leaving her behind to fend for herself in that harsh environment, and went forward with the plans David had made. Thankfully and with much relief Nowzad was able to safely transport Lexi to the shelter. Using their reserve funds, Nowzad has already made plans to ship Lexi to the US where the soldiers of David’s platoon will look after her until David’s wife is able to take Lexi on. She is expected to arrive in North Carolina June 28, Wednesday. The Nowzad charity was able to support Lexi's rescue by raiding their limited emergency funds. To rescue, medically care for, feed and transport a dog from Afghanistan to the United States the cost is $4,000.00. This money needs to be replaced in case of another emergency rescue of another soldier’s pet. Please, can we ask for your assistance in replenishing the Nowzad kitty. Nowzad and Cpl Day’s comrades have set up a Chipin to repay for the rescue of Lexi. If you'd like to assist these soldiers, please do so at this link:
Nowzad and SACFund are making a special appeal to you! Please open your hearts and wallets to on behalf of Cpl David Day who lost his life in his duty to America, and in behalf of his comrades, who would not leave Lexi behind.
