Nesconset's Paws Of War Aims To Reunite Navy Member With Cat

Smithtown NY

08 February, 2022

11:56 AM

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NESCONSET, NY — U.S. Navy Master at Arms Dawn Patterson was deployed back to the United States. However, Mr. Grumpuss, a pet she met while serving in the Middle East, could not make the return trip with her, as Patterson was told at the last minute her cat could not go with her, according to a news release from Nesconset-based Paws of War. Patterson, who had been stationed in Bahrain, was being deployed back home to Virginia. She contacted Paws of War, and the non-profit had one of its rescue partners rush to get Mr. Grumpuss. "This is a nightmare that nobody who has pets would want to experience," said Robert Misseri, co-founder of Paws of War, via news release. "We were lucky to have someone to foster the cat while we work to raise the funds and make the arrangements to safely get Mr. Grumpuss home and reunited with his Navy officer." For those who would like to help donate to reunite Patterson and Mr. Grumpuss, you may click here. U.S. Navy Master at Arms Dawn Patterson and her cat she met while overseas, Mr. Grumpuss. Nesconset's Paws of War is aiming to reunite the two back in the U.S. (Courtesy of Paws of War)Patterson has served in the U.S. Navy for 17 years. During her fourth deployment overseas, she came across a cat she named Mr. Grumpuss. The cat was in desperate need of being rescued, according to Paws of War. She took the cat in, nursed him back to health, and the two become inseparable. At least until it was time for her to head back home to Virginia and she wasn't allowed to bring him with her, due to unavoidable logistical complications, according to the nonprofit. Patterson is now back at her home in Virginia and worried about her furry family member who is on the other side of the globe, according to Paws of War. She's working tirelessly with the organization to help keep the wheels churning so Mr. Grumpuss can be reunited with her and live out his life safely in America. Named for the grumpy-looking adorable face he has, Patterson won't feel at peace until he's back with her. "His little grumpy face is always looking up at me when I walk in the door after a hard day at work," Patterson stated via news release. "His Grumpy face always makes me smile. He is my security blanket. I will be so appreciative if Paws of War can help bring him back to me. My baby must be lonely and confused, so I know he will be just as thrilled to see me." Paws of War has helped veterans with numerous issues, including suicide prevention, service and support dogs, companion cats and dogs, food insecurity, veterinary care, and animal rescue for deployed military. As the demand for Paws of War's services was growing, traditional fundraisers like galas and golf outings were sidelined, putting a crimp in the needed funding to keep these services going, the organization wrote. Paws of War has a large loyal following of supporters and looks forward to working with new corporate sponsors to keep these life-saving programs running, and to get our family to show its support to our corporate donors. U.S. Navy Master at Arms Dawn Patterson and her cat she met while overseas, Mr. Grumpuss. Nesconset's Paws of War is aiming to reunite the two back in the U.S. (Courtesy of Paws of War)