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United States Soldier to Pick Up Four-Legged Battle Buddy from Afghanistan at Save-A-Pet on Fourth of July

John Mitty Wednesday, July 3, 2013

United States Soldier to Pick Up Four-Legged Battle Buddy from Afghanistan at Save-A-Pet on Fourth of July

Who: Guardians of Rescue and Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc.

What: U.S. Soldier Kevin Brady is traveling from Fort Bragg Army base to Save-A-Pet for an emotional reunion with Bailey, a stray dog that became his battle buddy while stationed in Afghanistan. Guardians of Rescue raised over $5,000 to arrange Bailey’s return to the United States through its “Paws of War — No Buddy Left Behind” program.

Nowzad Dogs in Kabul was able to locate Bailey, in cooperation with Guardians of Rescue, where she was cared for before being shipped to Dubai Kennels. Bailey was quarantined, spayed and vaccinated, microchipped and groomed, so that she could be reunited with her hero and best friend on the Fourth of July at Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue.

When: Thursday, July 4^th

1 p.m.

Where: Save-A-Pet Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Inc.

608 Route 112

Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776

Availability: U.S. Soldier Kevin Brady, Save-A-Pet Founder/President and Guardians of Rescue VP Dori Scofield, and Guardians of Rescue President Robert Misseri will be on hand to discuss Brady’s bond with Bailey, her long journey back to the United States, what it took to get her here, her emotional reunion with Brady, and her new forever home with Brady’s family.

Directions: Long Island Expressway to Exit 64 North (Rte. 112) towards Port Jefferson Station. Continue for approximately eight miles. Save-A-Pet is on the left-hand side.

Photo Ops: Soldier Kevin Brady being reunited with his dog Bailey, Save-A-Pet Founder/President and Guardians of Rescue Vice President Dori Scofield, Guardians of Rescue President Robert Misseri, and staff/volunteers from Save-A-Pet and Guardians of Rescue.

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