Q: Are you a 501(c)3 tax exempt organization?

A: No, at this time donations sent to Military Mascots are not tax exempt. However, we have no interest in making any financial profits and we operate as a non-profit cause for our efforts to help the Soldiers. 100% of all donations collected directly support the Soldiers and their mascot friends.

Q: Why are you doing this?

A: Simply because the need is there. In every war, every deployment there has always been a stray 4 footed friend that finds their way into a Soldiers heart, comforts them and depends upon them. Many of our Service members deployed for "Operation Enduring Freedom" & 'Operation Iraqi Freedom" have befriended orphaned animals while on deployment. Many caring soldiers were unable to walk away and leave them behind so they returned to their units with them and have been caring for them and feeding them their MRE's. The chance of these animals finding a home in a war torn country is slim, the soldiers have chosen to send them to the States if they were unable to find an adoptive home on their own while deployed. Military Mascots is supporting the soldiers desire to help their friend find a safe home in the States with their own families.

Q: It has been reported in the news that you are helping save hundreds of homeless Iraqi animals for adoption purposes in the US, is this true?

A: NO! We do not support the movement of animals into the US unless they have a home with their soldiers family. Please read the Soldiers Corner to better understand how we feel about homeless animals.

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Q: How does this effort work?

A: When contacted by a soldier who requests help, we will help locate a Veterinarian and/or Humane Society who may be able to assist them on their side of the world. A veterinarian to examine the dog or cat to be sure he/she is healthy, de-worm & vaccinate for rabies & distemper 30+ days prior to travel. Care packages are then offered to them with many items they will need to help care for their friend and keep them healthy while deployed. When the time comes for shipment to the US, we are happy to work with the above contacts to help the soldier's bring their mascot's home on commercial flights.

Q: Does Military Mascots pay the shipping fees for the Soldiers?

A: Financial assistance is offered when possible via the donations of generous supporters.

Q: What does your program pay for?

A: Care Packages: the packs include pet food, treats, flea & tick products, vitamins, de-worming medications, eye & ear care products, toys, health care advice, crate training & house breaking advice and many of the same items your pets here at home have. We believe our service members need our support for their mascot friends while they serve for our country, these pets are providing a much needed morale boost and give them a touch of "home". Included in these packs are foods & fun items for the Soldier as well.

We will pay for boarding fees for mascots unable to be picked up at the Airport on their arrival day if a volunteer is not able to foster them over night for the family.

Q: Do you offer Transportation for Mascots on their arrivals in the US.

A: Yes if needed or requested. There are volunteers willing to greet and clear customs at Airports and help with ground transports or put mascots on to a second flight for their homes.

Q: Who will you help?

A: We will support any US soldier who has befriended a mascot on foreign ground while deployed. We are not able to support every animal that a soldier may come across while deployed, however contacts for Humane Societies can be provided to assist those animals to find them the needed help to find them a home within their area.

Q: Can you provide us with the Names & Contact Information to ship out our own Care Packs directly to the Soldiers with Mascots?

A: At this time all Mascot packages are mailed by Bonnie Buckley directly to the Soldiers. The best way to help the soldiers & their friends is to donate funds so that the required items can be purchased and shipped to them. You are invited to sponsor a care package and send along a letter to the Soldier, your letter will be included inside their care packs letting them know that you have have helped sponsor their package(s).

**We do have K9 Units who we support and can provide their APO to volunteers to send them care packages and mail.

**If you wish to "Adopt a Soldier" and show your support please visit www.operationmilitarypride.org . OMP has Service Members from all branches of the Military seeking support from home and they have permission from the Soldiers to provide their contact information to the public for their support.

Q: Do you help Cat Mascots?

A: Yes. Military Mascots started this effort with canines, however we are aware that there are also many cat loving soldiers who need a hand as well.

If you would like to specifically assist Kitties, please show your support here, with the specific request of felines when making your donation.

Q: How can we contact Military Mascots

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