An American soldier is hoping to be reunited with her beloved cats after having to leave them behind when returning from her deployment.
Sergeant Etter will soon have to say goodbye to two kittens who she formed a special bond with while stationed in the Middle East. Now, with the help of Paws of War — a non-profit organization that provides assistance to military members and their pets — she might be able to send her furry friends back to America with her.
According to a press release, cats at the base where Sergeant Etter are stationed are encouraged to roam around to keep down the rodent population. When one of the cats had kittens, Sergeant Etter found two of the tiny animals when they were around eight weeks old, both hungry and neglected.
She decided to take care of them and quickly formed a close relationship with the kittens — who she named Phantom and Mau — and they quickly became a part of her daily routine.
“Since we are far from home and have been there for each other constantly over the last several months, Phantom and Mau have really touched our hearts,” Sergeant Etter said. “They made us feel more like our best versions of ourselves whenever we would see them at the end of the day.”
As Sergeant Etter’s base is closing, she will be returning to America and hopes that Paws of War can help raise enough money to send the kittens home with her.
“I’m beyond happy that Paws of War is willing to help us save these two precious animals,” she said.
Full Article: https://people.com/pets/paws-of-war-cat-rescue/
To help bring Phantom and Mau to America, you can donate at this link.
