There’s something about being in a family where members have served in the military that seems to bring out an appreciation for the everyday in small, but meaningful ways. It may have something to do with seeing that family member deployed and having to wish and hope that it won’t be the last time you see them.
Many family members understand that it’s not just them missing their soldiers across the sea, it’s the soldiers wishing that they could be home safe with their loved ones and enjoying the comforts of home, as well. 11-year old Kylie Blake from Virginia Beach is from a military family, with a grandfather who had spent four years in the service.
Doubtless she had spent a lot of time listening to his stories and realized just how hard it could be. But after he recently passed, Kylie took caring one step further. She knew that soldiers routinely received care packages from back home, but she was more concerned with those who didn’t routinely receive them: military dogs!
Many family members understand that it’s not just them missing their soldiers across the sea, it’s the soldiers wishing that they could be home safe with their loved ones and enjoying the comforts of home, as well. 11-year old Kylie Blake from Virginia Beach is from a military family, with a grandfather who had spent four years in the service.
Doubtless she had spent a lot of time listening to his stories and realized just how hard it could be. But after he recently passed, Kylie took caring one step further. She knew that soldiers routinely received care packages from back home, but she was more concerned with those who didn’t routinely receive them: military dogs!
Image Credit: Military K9 Care Packages / GoFundMe
It’s true, the US army currently has military working dogs in Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, and Guam, and their families are the soldiers they are already with. It’s too easy to overlook these loyal pooches, because hey, that’s what they’re there for right?
It’s true, the US army currently has military working dogs in Iraq, Afghanistan, Germany, and Guam, and their families are the soldiers they are already with. It’s too easy to overlook these loyal pooches, because hey, that’s what they’re there for right?
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Well, Kylie, like the entrepreneur she is created a GoFundMe page to gather donations to put together, and ship, car packages just for these hardworking dogs! She was able to put together 60 care packages stuffed with blankets, treats, toys, and sprays to help heal any cuts or scratches they receive on the job.
You can tell from the pictures the soldiers sent back that these four-legged warriors were loving all the goodies!
Well, Kylie, like the entrepreneur she is created a GoFundMe page to gather donations to put together, and ship, car packages just for these hardworking dogs! She was able to put together 60 care packages stuffed with blankets, treats, toys, and sprays to help heal any cuts or scratches they receive on the job.
You can tell from the pictures the soldiers sent back that these four-legged warriors were loving all the goodies!
Image Credit: Military K9 Care Packages / GoFundMe
It looks like this is just the first of more shipments to come – her GoFundMe page is still going strong, and she’s not just asking for money, but donations of items like cooling mats, grooming brushes, and a variety of toys and treats.
It looks like this is just the first of more shipments to come – her GoFundMe page is still going strong, and she’s not just asking for money, but donations of items like cooling mats, grooming brushes, and a variety of toys and treats.
Image Credit: Military K9 Care Packages / GoFundMe
If these dogs had hands, I think it’s safe to say they’d give Kylie a salute! But for now, a tail wag or two is thanks enough. Way to go Kylie!
Share away, people!
If these dogs had hands, I think it’s safe to say they’d give Kylie a salute! But for now, a tail wag or two is thanks enough. Way to go Kylie!
Share away, people!