A former Marine is hitting bureaucratic red tape in her quest to adopt the military service dog she served with in Iraq before it is put down.
Former Corporal Megan Leavey, of Rockland County, wants to take in a German shepherd named Sergeant Rex. They hunted for IEDs on Iraq during two tours of duty.
They were both severely injured in Iraq when an IED exploded near them. The dog is 10 years old now and can no longer serve.
“This is not (the Marines) first priority,” Leavey admits, “A lot of times it gets lost in the shuffle.”
But time is running out for the faithful dog.
“He’s done his duty. It’s time for him to relax,” Leavey says.
Sen. Charles Schumer has stepped in and has asked the military to expedite Leavey’s application to adopt Sergeant Rex before he is put to sleep.
“The Marines don’t have a reason against reuniting them, it’s just a slow bureaucracy,” Shumer says.
“It’s life or death,” Leavey says for her former partner.
Is there something we can sign to get this moving along to have her adopt Sgt?
I really hope the Marines step up the process and let her adopt him. They have both sacrificed so much for the Marines, and the US, this is the least we could do for her and Rex!! I love the Marine Corp but this would really let me down and break my heart.
This dog deserves a loving home, with someone who knows and loves him, not euthanasia. Get moving USMC.. Let Megan Leavey adopt her dog!
A petition can be set up at http://www.change.org. We just need to know where it needs to be sent. If someone can get that information to me asap, I can create a petition and have people start signing it. My email is [email protected]
I think there is one there already.
Is this Sergeant Rex from Mike Dowlig’s book?
I was wondering that myself, but I don’t believe he is.
Shouldnt be any ???? Cmon USMC, SEMPER FIDELIS????
why kill the dog let her have him so he can retire allso he did his duty why not let him enjoy life by the way dosen he deserve retirement pay
Can’t wait to see them together forever. Yes, he should have all medical, all food and treats he wants paid for. Even trips to the country lol. Both heros for us. We should treat them so.
Yes, it is the same Sergeant Rex from Mike Dowling’s book. She actually was actually the longest handler Rex had in his career and they were injured together. Mike has written a letter on her behalf and believes Rex WILL be adopted out to her.
Good to hear! Thanks!
Let Her Adopt The Dog They Both Have Done Their Duty And Served Their Country, What The Hell Leave Them Be Now – What More Does The Government Want, Get Over Yourselves Its Time For Them Both To Rest And Enjoy Peace!!!
Right now the ;military services are going to need a lot of help, and with a few bone-head snafus in the works, a bit of humility and kindness is in order. So, DON (Department of the Navy/Marines), DOD (Department of Defense), and Secretary of Defense Pannetta (he’s from my hometown), let’s get this show on the road, by expediting that request from a Marine who’s serve her time, and now wants to let her partner serve his… “In a warm loving home”, not in a cage waiting to be gassed, and crossed off the books as a number.
SO WHERE DO I sign?
Why is there even an issue? or even any red tape to get through. Let them be together. What is the problem and who do I call? This is ridiculous!!