Park Slope Veterinary Office Steps Up To Help Military Working Dogs
NEW YORK(CBSNewYork) -- During the holidays so many step up to try to make sure soldiers overseas are not forgotten.
But, as CBS2's Dick Brennan reported, a store in Brooklyn is also remembering another battle weary group on the front lines.
They take on some of the most dangerous jobs in the world, they're dogs who sniff out danger, dive into trouble, and even jump out of planes to keep the troops safe.
Now, people half a world away have the backs of the dogs of war.
"We were looking for a cool idea for a holiday fundraiser, and we thought this was a cool thing," Dr. Chris Gaylord, North Slop Veterinary said.
At North slope Veterinary in Park Slope they are accepting donations and preparing care packages for brave animals caught in the fight overseas.
Dog lovers in Park Slope thought it was a great idea.
"It's amazing. I love when people get together and do things, not just for where we live, but abroad, especially for dogs, always for dogs," Susie Page said.
If you donate, the folks at North Slope will make sure it gets there.
"We gather everything up and ship it out and they distribute it. Also, people can put little notes in," Dr. Gaylord said.
If you would like to donate in person come to North Slope Veterinary on 6th Ave and Union in Park Slope. If you can't come then reach out to the U.S. War Dogs Association, they can use your help.
"It makes you feel happy that you are doing something for a good cause," Kelly Gutierrez said.
Doing the best they can for man's best friend.
