Update On Ratchet Dog In Iraq

I'm still anxiously hoping that Ratchet the dog in Iraq, will be allowed to come to the US. The ASPCA and Baghdad Pups are involved, but Gwen's commanding officer will not release the dog without a military order. On the same day, they allowed 15 other soldiers to ship their dog's home, but not Gwen's dog. Gwen raised $4,000 to send Ratchet back, but is now raising more money because Ratchet lost the flight he was supposed to be on. A military order would have to come through by the beginning of next week, or she would have to abandon Ratchet in Iraq, which would be a sure death. This has been such an unnecessary cruel action by Gwen's commanding officers. I hope that Gwen and Ratchet both arrive safely home in the USA soon.

UPDATE: As I was writing this post I have been notified that at this moment no one knows where Ratchet is! Sgt. Gwen Beberg got off duty and went back to where she stays and Ratchet was gone. No leash, no collar, no chain. How did her dog just magically disappear? I don't know for sure, but something tells me her commanding officer probably does. All they had to do was allow Ratchet to come home! Gwen raised all the money, made all the arrangements, and did everything she needed to do. Why would someone completely go out of the way to be cruel to this soldier who has done her best to serve in Iraq, and this poor innocent dog? Hopefully, Baghdad Pups will be able to find Ratchet. Please tell Gwen's representatives to support searching for Ratchet, relieve Gwenn's commanding officer of his duties, and never allow this to happen again.

Here is the Contact information for the MN Senators and Gwen's Representative:

Senator Amy Klobuchar:
(888) 224-9043 -or- (612) 727-5220

Senator Norm Coleman:
(800) 642-6041 -or- (651) 645-0323

Representative Keith Ellison,
(West Twin Cities, Minneapolis)
(202) 225-4755

In addition, why is FOX and CNN not covering this? Please write to them and ask them to cover this story. I'm still hoping they will find Ratchet. Either way, I would really like to put Gwens commanding officer in the spotlight and let him explain his actions to the American public.