No Buddy Left Behind: Bringing U.S. Troops’ Dogs and Cats Safely Home from the Combat Zone is a book about “How the love of a stray dog or cat rescued in the combat zone helps U.S. troops deal with the trauma of war, and how one woman risks everything to bring these soldiers’ buddies home.”
Animal lovers and those with some connection to the armed services alike will enjoy this book, which carries an average review rating of 5/5 stars across 22 reviews. This book is normally priced at $17.50 for the Kindle edition, but today only it’s available for $1.99.
From Amazon:
Unlike many animal books, No Buddy Left Behind is not only about rescuing strays but also about U.S. soldiers trying to survive the horrors of war and readjust to life back home. Many troops serving in the Middle East share life-altering relationships with stray dogs and cats they save from the brutalities of life in Iraq and Afghanistan. Overcoming monumental obstacles, author Terri Crisp makes it her mission to get these soldiers’ “buddies” out of danger and bring them home to the people who love them.So, how does someone get an animal out of a country where a dysfunctional infrastructure means that normal resources don’t exist, and every step of a plan to transport animals could get someone arrested, kidnapped, or blown apart? As Crisp soon discovers, each rescue mission, from start to finish, could easily be terminated at any point, and no animal is truly safe until its paws touch U.S. soil. Terri and her team of volunteers have saved the lives of 282 dogs and 58 cats befriended by military personnel since February 2008—and No Buddy Left Behind tells this incredible story.”Poignant memories from an animal savior . . . Crisp’s highly personalized accounts of daring rescues, incredible volunteer efforts, and the bonds of tenderness that form between humans and animals are quite touching.” —Kirkus Reviews
Reviewer WileyBentley says:
The stories told in this book are heartbreaking yet so full of hope and love. Any animal lover would appreciate the life-changing and healing bonds that develop between soldiers and the dogs and cats who often adopt their soldiers in war zones. It is completely amazing that SPCA International has been able to bring so many pets home to safety.
For a heartwarming and ultimately hopeful look at the bonds between soldiers and animals in times of war and after they return home, pick up No Buddy Left Behind: Bringing U.S. Troops’ Dogs and Cats Safely Home from the Combat Zone.