Topic: Save Sandbag (Read 6606 times)

Tiggerman · « **Reply #21 on:** October 09, 2009, 07:38:36 AM »

Excellent news.

ginge66 · « **Reply #20 on:** October 08, 2009, 18:07:25 PM »

Brilliant

Janeyk · « **Reply #19 on:** October 08, 2009, 17:59:18 PM »

Great news!

Dawn F · « **Reply #18 on:** October 08, 2009, 16:58:25 PM »

here is the link

http://www.bluecross.org.uk/web/site/News/2009/Sandbagandfriends.asp

moira · « **Reply #17 on:** October 08, 2009, 16:55:33 PM »

Brilliant!

Dawn F · « **Reply #16 on:** October 08, 2009, 16:54:04 PM »

I heard these guys are back in Britain now!

Janeyk · « **Reply #15 on:** August 06, 2009, 14:08:21 PM »

Just received this reply from 10 Downing St:

Thank you for the e-petition regarding Sandbag the dog who has been one of two mascot animals, along with Hesco the cat, living with our troops at the port of Umm Quasar, near Basra, in Iraq.

The Prime Minister visited Umm Quasar last December and announced that British combat troops would be withdrawing from Iraq in the first half of 2009. This means that the base in Umm Quasar where Sandbag and Hesco were living has now been handed over to American forces. Our US colleagues have assured us that both Sandbag and Hesco will be well cared for. Both are currently fit and healthy. As they had lived on the base since birth, British forces felt that staying there would be best for Sandbag and Hesco. Commanders on the ground always take decisions on the future of mascot animals on a case by case basis. The Government supports the decision taken in this case.

bonnielass · « **Reply #14 on:** April 19, 2009, 22:11:35 PM »

Signed

pappilon · « **Reply #13 on:** April 19, 2009, 19:21:56 PM »

Signed.
There were dogs which were rescued by troops and brought back to UK from Afghanestan last year, if i remember right Mayhew supported those dogs and tried to rehome them

Its done through Mayhew International support which works with people and animal in Afghanestan to educate people over there and help the animals.

moira · « **Reply #12 on:** April 16, 2009, 09:15:19 AM »

Many thanks to everyone who has signed.

Tiggerman · « **Reply #11 on:** April 15, 2009, 17:24:39 PM »

Signed this one on CC

Debsymiller (Rufus' mum) · « **Reply #10 on:** April 15, 2009, 14:36:14 PM »

signed

Janeyk · « **Reply #9 on:** April 15, 2009, 14:16:13 PM »

I bet it is

LesleyW · « **Reply #8 on:** April 15, 2009, 14:08:13 PM »

Signed. Looking through the recent signatories I noticed the name John Noakes, - wonder if it is THE John Noakes.

Bazsmum · « **Reply #7 on:** April 15, 2009, 13:57:19 PM »

Signed!

Janeyk · « **Reply #6 on:** April 14, 2009, 19:52:41 PM »

I have signed

MrsR · « **Reply #5 on:** April 14, 2009, 19:45:46 PM »

Off to sign it now hun x

Sam (Fussy_Furball) · « **Reply #4 on:** April 14, 2009, 17:03:05 PM »

signed

Jasmine · « **Reply #3 on:** April 14, 2009, 16:25:46 PM »

signed

moira · « **Reply #2 on:** April 14, 2009, 14:49:32 PM »

The following web address gives the story

http://www.blogs.mod.uk/defence_news/2009/04/image-of-the-day-9-april-2009.html

moira · « **Reply #1 on:** April 14, 2009, 13:20:29 PM »

Cross posted from Animal Lifeline.

'I've been asked to forward details of this petition. There's a lovely dog, affectionately known as 'Sandbag' by the troops he's been helping out in Basra. The petition to to ask for Sandbag is be allowed to return to the UK with them. Please sign and forward to anyone you think might also like to sign it.

Thank you!

http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/sandbag/

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