Short notice: Help welcome NERO!!

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Save-A-Vet Brings Home 4th K9

Chicago, IL – October 14, 2009


Save-A-Vet, the other forgotten soldier, is bringing home its fourth working dog.



On Wednesday October 14, 2009, at 11:34pm, Military Working Dog Nero will be arriving at Chicago O’Hare, IL. Nero, a 7 year old German shepherd was trained in explosives at Lackland Air force Base in Texas. After which he was transferred to Naval Base Kitsap, Washington. At MWD Nero’s 3 year mark he was diagnosed with back problems and other issues, at which time he was sent back to Lackland Air force Base for surgery. Upon completion of surgery, Nero was expected to have a full recovery back at Kitsap. 4 years later and approx., 6 handlers, Nero was put up for adoption.
Due to his history and temperament, the military was having difficulty finding a suitable home for this specific veteran. This is when Nero’s handlers brought Nero to Save-A-Vet. Nero will be getting escorted to Chicago by, Vietnam Veteran Keith Lawler. Keith is the past post commander and district commander of the American Legion, District of Washington, and a proud supporter of Save-A-Vet.



MWD Dexter was Save-A-Vet’s first K9 rescue on December 30, 2008. Dexter’s most known for his heroic act in 2004 when he detected a garbage truck full of explosives in Iraq, trying to gain entrance to Abu Ghraib Prison. It was estimated that Dexter saved the lives of over 1,000 US Troops. In addition to Dexter’s accomplishments overseas, he has been the first K9 in history, to be accepted into the American Legion as a cardholding member.



MWD Alan, Save-A-Vet’s second, served with the 947th Military Police Detachment at Fort Myer, Virginia. He has protected people like the Vice President, First Lady, and foreign dignitaries at home and abroad.



Police K9 Ando came to Save-A-Vet only a few months ago. Ando is credited with having one of the largest narcotics busts in the State of North Carolina.



Save-A-Vet.org, is a 501(c)(3) organization, set up to provide a comfortable atmosphere where Military and Law Enforcement working animals can live out the remainder of their lives. In addition, once at 100% strength, Save-A-Vet will provide disabled, injured and retired military and law enforcement veterans, housing and employment to help care for these Forgotten Soldiers. Visit Save-A-Vet nfp Inc. to learn more.

P.S. The director and founder of Save-a-vet just happens to be a rider as well