Neda's Fund

IN HONOR OF NEDA

Lee Deckelman

                                                                     Our Fallen, Neda:
Want to define a man,,,a "Real Man"? Want to define a friend,,,a "Real Friend"? Want to define a team,,,,a "Real Team"? This morning while I sat in my room on Facebook sorting myself out, and in tears,,,,,my teammates put themselves in harms way to summit the mountain to our north (known to be Taliban territory) to raise the American flag in honor of our fallen female teammate, Neda Soltan Deckelman. On the right is my best friend, teammate, and the leader of this mission, Keith. On the left is a US Army Captain who was part of the team that recovered Neda in Iran. The flag is blowing into the wind which is symbolic with troops moving forward into battle, never backwards. In the distant south you can see our small base camp and all that separates us from the Taliban. The most profound point for me is,,, my teammates did this without my knowledge,,,they did it because they too love Neda, and she truly was a member of our team. I work and live with some of the finest real men on the planet,,,and for a short time I lived, loved and was a proud team member of the most amazing dog on the planet. "Real" is an action,,,and not a word in a book. My life with Neda was real! I can still smell her!

( 25Nov2010-24Mar2011)

In the face of the heart-rending loss of our beloved and beautiful Neda, Lee Deckelman, Neda Soltan Deckelman's dad, says:

"I would love for any one and everyone to donate any amount $$$ to The Puppy Rescue Mission on Facebook in Neda's honor. It's now my mission to establish a fund for ther overall transit shelter needs for PRM and increase their ability to manage sick animals. Just for starters,,, they could use some additional lab equipment for fecal samples,,, to ID infections. I want something positive to come from all of this,,,thats what Neda was all about!!!



We at The Puppy Rescue Mission, Inc., are grateful to Lee for his big heart, as we are devastated by his tragic loss. We are so proud to be associated with this man and we will be proud to accept donations IN NEDA'S HONOR, to increase the ability to care for the sick and injured in that war-torn courtry.

All monies donated through this chipin, or by check marked IN NEDA'S HONOR, will be ear-marked funds, first for the additional lab equipment that could have helped this week, then for veterinary supplies and other costs related to vet care in Afghanistan.

Thank you all & Rest in Peace Beloved Girl!

Neda Soltan Deckelman

Afghanistan Puppy

honor.neda@gmail.com

Lee Deckelman made the first donation In Honor of Neda...$3600
In the coming months we will be working diligently to establish The Neda Fund with Lee and his family!  Thank You for all your support Puppy Rescue Mission Family & Friends and Paw Salute to Neda.  She accomplished what she came her to do.

The Puppy Rescue Mission, Inc.
Colorado Non Profit Corporation
Pending Application for 501c3

www.thepuppyrescuemission.org



Checks can be mailed to :
The Puppy Rescue Mission
PO Box 1516
Celina, TX 75009

The primary mission of Puppy Rescue Mission is to raise funds & assist various organizations which help soldiers bring home their furry friends from war. While PRM's primary mission is to assist soldiers and their furry friends, PRM will also, from time to time, assist an organization in rehoming a stray animals.

All Funds will go towards making life for an animal in Afghanistan better as they deserve the love and protection from man while on this earth.

God has two dwellings: one in heaven,

and the other in a meek and thankful heart~
                                                            Izaak Walton

HOPE: Marine Marc's Wish

This Beautiful Girl needs to be with her Marine!



Rita~She is a Survivor

Her Story:

Rita was about three or four weeks old when she was found by soldiers on my team. She was in a burlap bag that was being dragged and kicked by a group of kids. As many of the locals where we have been for the last nine months feel that dogs are unclean, we knew that she had a very poor chance of any kind of decent life. Most dogs and other animals here are treated very poorly and many dogs have their ears cropped and are used for fighting here. We purchased Rita from the kids and I adopted her. She had a very difficult time adjusting to the new environment due to how young she was, her previous treatment and the complete change of atmosphere including people and new language. We were lucky enough to have some dog food left at our camp from a military dog handler but she was so young, it took a while before she was eating regularly. Everyone on my team really fell in love with her and most had packages mailed for her with everything from flea collars to organic doggie snacks. I still had to constantly monitor her because we work closely with Afghans that did not like and were afraid of her. Everyday we had to repeatedly tell them that she was now a part of our team and family and they could not throw rocks at her or kick her. With this constant protection and a little training, she has grown into a very loving and loyal dog. She will go on daily runs with me, where over and over, she will run out in front of me and sit to pull security for me until I catch up to her. I have an older female dog that I rescued off of the street back home that never got to have puppies but is very good with other dogs and really needs a companion. It was decided that I would be able to provide the best home for Rita and we came up with as much money collectively as we could afford and made the arrangements to start her long journey to the States. Due to computer issues, attatched is one of the few pictures that I have left of her. It was a very difficult day when I had to put her in the back of a strangers car and she looked at me with fear and disbelief then buried her head in the blanket and would not look up again because she felt that she had done something wrong. To date, she has travelled in this taxi for twelve hours, transferred to a bus the following day, crossed Afghanistan, been held at a car dealership for a day, been picked up by a friends dad, who had her for two days, dropped off at the facility where she was spayed. She survived a severe intestinal infection and is now doing good and waiting to continue her journey to my home.

~On a funny note, I have had a list of volunteer dog-sitters and more than one has asked if they could come by to visit, not me but Rita.

Paw Salute Soldiers for your big heart and more importantly for your service to the USA!

Yes Soldier your wish is our command! Lets Get Rita to the Land of the Free, Because of the Brave!!!


Puppy Rescue Mission
"Soldiers Saving Puppies~Puppies Saving Soldiers"
Colorado Non Profit Corporation
www.thepuppyrescuemission.org

Checks can be mailed to: The Puppy Rescue Mission PO Box 1516 Celina, TX 75009
Be sure and designate what dog you are donating for.

In the event that there are funds remaining from the donations for this animal the proceeds will be applied to the next animal to be rescued.

If you need to request a rescue please send an email to anna.cannan@gmail.com Be sure and put RESCUE REQUEST in the subject line. Thank You!

The primary mission of Puppy Rescue Mission is to raise funds & assist various organizations which help soldiers bring home their furry friends from war. While PRM's primary mission is to assist soldiers and their furry friends, PRM will also, from time to time, assist an organization in rehoming a stray animal.

~Watching Miracles Happen~

Luck of the Irish!

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One and Two: The Blues Brothers! FUNDS MET!

Woo Hoo!!! The Blues Brothers have met their Goal!!!

Total raised is $6000 as the chipin with $4821.77, Private Donors at $1180. TOTAL IS $6001.77

YOU DID IT PUPPY RESCUE MISSION

FAMILY & FRIENDS!!!!

Paw Salute and Tails Wagging.

They are 2 male puppies that were born on December 30, 2010 on the patrol base. They have been there the entire time with the Soldier. He adores them and wants them safe in the USA. Soon they will travel to the facility to get vet care and pack their bags for the USA. Our Mission is to help the Soldier raise the money which is a lot but they can't travel in the same kennel so spread the word that the Blues Brothers are wanting to be US citizens with their Soldier.

P.S. These cuties could be Dan & John or maybe Jake & Elwood? Which do you think? The soldier calls them one and two so for now we will call them the Blues Brothers!

These two puppies are brothers and the Soldier will be bringing them home to live in safety! He has arranged for their transport to the facility that will vet them and care for them until the journey will begin. Please spread the word to all as this is a costly mission but not an impossible mission. So Rally everyone and Lets Get the BLUES BROTHERS to the LAND of the FREE BECAUSE of the BRAVE! Paw Salute Soldier for your big heart and more importantly for your service to the USA!

Puppy Rescue Mission
"Soldiers Saving Puppies~Puppies Saving Soldiers"
Colorado Non Profit Corporation

www.thepuppyrescuemission.org



Checks can be mailed to: The Puppy Rescue Mission PO Box 1516 Celina, TX 75009

Be sure and designate what dog you are donating for.

In the event that there are funds remaining from the donations for this animal the proceeds will be applied to the next animal to be rescued.

If you need to request a rescue please send an email to anna.cannan@gmail.com Be sure and put RESCUE REQUEST in the subject line. Thank You!

The primary mission of Puppy Rescue Mission is to raise funds & assist various organizations which help soldiers bring home their furry friends from war. While PRM's primary mission is to assist soldiers and their furry friends, PRM will also, from time to time, assist an organization in rehoming a stray animal.

~Watching Miracles Happen~

THANK YOU BARB & DAVID DILTZ!

Friends are the sunshine of life~John Hay

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