ICYMI: Paws Of War Helps U.S. Soldier Fulfill His Kids' Wish

Smithtown NY

26 December, 2021

9:34 AM

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NESCONSET, NY — When Sergeant Wayne, who is stationed overseas, came across a puppy severely in need of care, he didn't hesitate to step help, Paws of War, a Nesconset-based nonprofit, announced in a news release. Sgt. Wayne, who was still mourning his 11-year-old family pet, began nursing the puppy he found overseas back to health. He named him Branko. He sent photos and videos back to his family, and the kids fell in love, wanting to make Branko a permanent part of the family. Sgt. Wayne promised the children he'd get Branko back home before Christmas, so he reached out to Paws of War, who successfully pulled off the holiday miracle for his family. "When Sergeant Wayne's family bonded with Branko we knew we had to step in and help with the relocation effort," Dereck Cartright, a disabled veteran who is the stateside logistics coordinator at Paws of War, said via news release. "Seeing how getting Branko to his family made them all so happy, it is a reminder of exactly why we do what we do. Our soldiers do so much for the country, it's an honor to do something for them in return." Click here to read the full story.