My state senator, Robert P. Casey, Jr., sends an monthly email newsletter to his constituents. This month's version features a wonderful organization Paw Prints/Canine Corps in Landisburg, Pa that is doing exemplary work.
The organization, which was founded three years ago, is a nonprofit that houses, free of charge, the pet dogs of Pennsylvania military personnel who are deployed overseas. The founders, Kevin McCartin, a former marine, and Mrs. Laurie Lyon saw a need and created a "home away from home" for the dogs whose owners are defending and protecting our country.
The facility consists of a large Amish-built barn, divided into 200 to 400 square foot rooms the pets share with "compatible roommates." The rooms are "furnished" with couches, blankets and chew toys and each opens to an outdoor fenced in play area. The pets are allowed to roam between indoors and out at will.
The grounds include five acres of walking trails where volunteers exercise the pets faithfully. In addition, Paw Prints/Canine Corps also adopts older dogs from shelters, many of whom would be euthanized, and have many for adoption on their website.
There are currently 19 military dogs in residence at the facility and their website features photos of many pets reunited with their owners when they come home.
What a wonderful idea and what a generous concept! It underlines once again the many sacrifices our military personnel make to defend our nation and gives them one less thing to worry about while they are doing so.
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