Country music star Miranda Lambert pitched in to help save over 200 dogs, cats and other pets trapped by the flood waters of Hurricane Harvey.
The Texas native mobilized her rescue foundation, MuttNation, to travel to the affected areas and bring the pets back to their Oklahoma shelter for safety. Lambert, who was born and raised in Longview, Texas, shared that they managed to rescue 72 dogs in their first day from Harris County.
The star and the animal charity she founded in 2009, have been rescuing dogs for several days in Texas and have been updating fans on their progress through Instagram.
Lambert shared an adorable photo of a dog and seven tiny puppies after the mama gave birth right after being rescued. The country singer took home the newborn puppies and named the mama after fellow country singer, Ashley Monroe.
MuttNation volunteers have been working tirelessly to transport dogs in shelters to make for other dogs displaced by the storm.
Thanks to Lambert and MuttNation, more than 200 pets will have a better chance at life after Hurricane Harvey. After several days of rescuing, Lambert received word she had received nominations for the Country Music Awards and wrote, “I’m so thankful.
Especially after an emotional week in my home state. Country Music and animals is are my absolute life and my heart. Thank you fans,friends, family and Nashville for always supporting me.”
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The Texas native mobilized her rescue foundation, MuttNation, to travel to the affected areas and bring the pets back to their Oklahoma shelter for safety. Lambert, who was born and raised in Longview, Texas, shared that they managed to rescue 72 dogs in their first day from Harris County.
The star and the animal charity she founded in 2009, have been rescuing dogs for several days in Texas and have been updating fans on their progress through Instagram.
Lambert shared an adorable photo of a dog and seven tiny puppies after the mama gave birth right after being rescued. The country singer took home the newborn puppies and named the mama after fellow country singer, Ashley Monroe.
MuttNation volunteers have been working tirelessly to transport dogs in shelters to make for other dogs displaced by the storm.
Thanks to Lambert and MuttNation, more than 200 pets will have a better chance at life after Hurricane Harvey. After several days of rescuing, Lambert received word she had received nominations for the Country Music Awards and wrote, “I’m so thankful.
Especially after an emotional week in my home state. Country Music and animals is are my absolute life and my heart. Thank you fans,friends, family and Nashville for always supporting me.”
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Kudos to Miranda Lambert and MuttNation.
You have to admire a person taking action and not just giving lip service to help.
Miranda Lambert did that and I give her a major thumbs up and a virtual hug!
I agree Perrie, great job by Miranda.
Thank you for this heartwarming story! 3 cheers for Miranda Lambert!
I know that there are many instances of pets left-- rescuers were busy getting people out-- but without your pet, is life even worth living? I mean, who are you going to be brave for, if not your pet? That little bit of love from your pet, can help you put one foot in front of the other, just to help them. Pets are a part of our morale!
I have read where, prior to WWII and the Battle for Britain, the British government recommended that people put their pets down, because caring for them was going to be so difficult. A move that was HUGELY regretted! People need their pets for their own morale and sanity! Or maybe I should say that I do, anyway.
Sadly the military left behind 4,000 war dogs in Vietnam..They said that these brave animals were '''surplus equipment''.....My head exploded.
Yep. Mine does, too!
''Always Faithful'' is a book written by Captain Wm Putney of the U.S. Marine. It's the story of the first Marine war dogs. He was the company commander of the 1st Dog Platoon. The book takes you from the original formation through the Battle of Guam.
It's funny, suspenseful, heart wrenching and all and all a great book.
The Marines were going to destroy the war dogs after the war ended because they said they could not be retrained back to civilian life. Putney put up a battle with the government and of the 549 dogs there were only 4 that could not be retrained.
On Guam is the first War Dog memorial and cemetery...Courtesy of Wm Putney.
Semper Fi.