Rabies shakes charity linking troops, dogs

[unhappycamper]

Rabies shakes charity linking troops, dogs
The Associated Press
Posted : Friday Oct 3, 2008 9:48:36 EDT

NEW YORK — Federal health officials have issued a public health warning against rabies after an Iraqi puppy with the disease arrived in the U.S.

The dog was part of a rescue operation to unite American troops with abandoned animals they adopted.

Named Crusader, the puppy was among 24 dogs and two cats that arrived in Newark in June, according to The New York Times.

The shipment was part of an international rescue operation called Operation Baghdad Pups, organized by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals International.

After being diagnosed, Crusader was euthanized. The other animals shipped around the country were tracked down and are being held for six months in quarantine. So far, none has become sick.


Article at: http://www.armytimes.com/news/2008/10/ap_rabiddog_100308/%2e

[Ian David]

1. At first, I thought this said Rabis. n/t