Update 20 April 05: We have not heard from Blue's Soldier.

3 January 05: Blue's Soldier writes: We are currently in Afghanistan, we came across our mascot in the fall months, small, undernourished and very skittish. After only a few weeks we were able to nourish Blue back to health. Blue is the very heart and soul of the platoon, she even let's us know when personnel are getting close to the vehicles! Blue has also survived numerous enemy firefights. The benefit she has brought to our morale is immeasurable. We have gotten her a rabies vaccination, as well as distemper. We are currently looking for help to bring her home, we don't unfortunately have all the monetary means to do so and would greatly appreciate the help. We think Blue has earned a ticket home and would appreciate anyone who could pave the way. Please provide us with any tips or further guidance to Blue's dilemma.

Update 19 April 05: Ammo's Soldier reports that she had to give him away to a Marine Unit, at this time it is unknown if the Marine's will request help for Ammo to get to the US.

29 December 04: Ammo's Soldier writes: Ammo is little heartbreaker that was given to us by a Medical unit on post. We would like to get him to one of our families so he will not be destroyed by Preventive Medicine. We are a transportion company and spend many hours on the hostile dangerous roads. Ammo, like all adopted mascots, gives my soldiers that necessary stress relief once they return to camp safe. Ammo lives with the unit and he greets all the soldiers when they get ready to go on the road. We have figured out that he was born about the time my Armor's daughter was born, so they have a special attachment. He has also become a foster pet for all the pets we left behind on this deployment. This is our second deployment in less than 18 months and leaving our families after being home less than 10 months was very hard. Ammo has quickly become a part of the units family.

Update 27 March 05: We have not heard from Sarin's soldier

26 December 04: "Sarin" in Iraq has done her share of raising morale for the soldier's she lives with, they plan to bring her home when they redeploy in a few weeks.

13 December 04: "Opsec's" Soldier in Iraq writes: "We have recently befriended an Iraqi puppy, “Opsec” as we call him. We would appreciate anything you can provide us in assistance to better care for our little friend. We would also like any information you might have about bringing our friend back to the States with us. We truly appreciate what you are doing and look forward to hearing from you soon."

23 November 04: Mattie's Soldier in Afghanistan writes: Mattie was rescued away from Eqyptian Contractor 's who were abusing her. Not understanding that the pup was just trying to seek a food source, the abusers kept throwing her over a six foot barbed wire fence. Dogs here are used for only two purposes, protection and fighting. The local nationals cut off the dogs ears and tails to make them less likely to be suffer a torn ear or tail when they fight. It's barbaric and horrible to see these maimed animals when I visit the villages. Most of the female pups are put to death at birth as they are not considered as valuable. Humane treatment of animals here is rare and often the opposite is true. I can only imagine what might become of Mattie if we have to leave her here to fend for herself. She's flourished under our loving care and adores everyone of the members of this Company. She's been a much needed boost to morale and I'm sure she's helped more than a few lonely soldiers cope with missing their families and loved ones back home. If you think you can help us get her home to the US we would all be grateful for your help. Mattie's home State will be in Hawaii, therefore she will require a foster home for a min of 90+ days to meet the requirements for a 30 day quarantine before she could be flown home to her Soldier.