Paws of War is calling on the public to help show their military support by saving their puppies

NESCONSET, N.Y. – (March 12, 2026) – Currently, millions of Americans are saddened by the news of seven of our military members lost in the war taking place in Iran. It has made many people in the country wonder what they can do to step up and show their support for the troops, regardless of how they feel about the politics of it all. Paws of War is providing people a solid way to help show their support for the troops and help some rescued puppies at the same time, making it a win-win solution.

“We have the utmost respect for our troops, and are committed to doing everything we can to help with this situation,” said Derek Cartwright, U.S. Army veteran and international logistics coordinator at Paws of War. “I know there are many people who also want to help show their support and helping to save these pups is a great way to do it.”

The oil pit pups, as they are being called, were saved by U.S. soldiers and a Navy veteran who were all overseas. When they heard the frantic yelps of nearby puppies, they ran to the scene only to find that two puppies from the litter had fallen into the oil pit that is used for vehicle maintenance and were drowning. The group wasted no time in stepping up to help save the two, and took them and their mother and siblings to a safe place where they can give them the care they desperately needed.

Being left behind in the Middle East, the group of dogs is sure to be severely injured or killed. The group reached out to Paws of War to help ensure that doesn’t happen, asking them to help get them all relocated to America, where they can live out the rest of their lives in comfort and safety with the people who rescued and bonded with them. As a Paws of War in-progress War-Torn rescue, the plans are already being laid out to ensure this mission is a success, but the one thing that it still needs is support from the public.

Missions such as these are costly with a lot of red tape and fees, and they can use all the donations they can get to ensure all conditions are met along the way. There are five puppies that have been rescued, along with their mother, and there are four military heroes who are waiting to adopt them. Members of the public can feel good knowing they are showing their support to our troops by getting involved, as well as helping to rescue some innocent puppies from the harsh realities of the Middle East. The War-Torn Pups & Cats program reunites military personnel with the animals they rescue and bond with while serving overseas. It’s a program that is provided with no cost to the soldiers.

“Let’s all pull together and to see this mission through,” said Cartwright. “We want our soldiers and veterans to know we support them, their efforts, and all the sacrifices they make for our nation every day.”

To help support the mission to rescue the oil pit pups, visit the site at: https://www.pawsofwar.org/?form=SaveTheOilPitPuppies

Paws of War focuses on helping active duty soldiers and veterans in various ways. They have helped relocate the rescued pets of overseas military members. They have helped veterans with numerous issues, including suicide prevention, service and support dogs, companion cats and dogs, food insecurity, veterinary care, etc. Paws of War has a large, loyal following of supporters and looks forward to working with new corporate sponsors to support these life-saving programs. To donate to help their missions, visit their site at http://pawsofwar.org.

About Paws of War

Paws of War is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that assists military members and their pets, rescues and trains dogs to be service dogs, and provides companion animals to veterans and first responders. To learn more about Paws of War and the programs provided or donate, visit its site at http://pawsofwar.org.

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Little hugs

can dry big tears.

Little candles

can light the darkness.

Little memories

can last for years.

It’s the little things

in Life that bring the

greatest happiness.

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“Never Lose Hope, You Never Know What Tomorrow May Bring.”

As we move into the New Year we remember that yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery and today is the PRESENT.

Our presents create our tomorrows, our present is NOW, spelled backwards is WON, we win when we live in the now.

Below is the Cover of my book, What Does Peace Mean to You?? that I wrote that I hope has some inspiration and thoughtfulness for you. I have also included my Dedication Page. You can get the whole eBook book at: http://goodnewsplanet.com/what-does-peace-mean-to-you-the-book/

Reverend Paul Sladkus www.peacedayparty.org please join us. 212 647 1212

My Cover:

What Does Peace Mean to YOU?
To Me It Means: Health, Family, Friends, Love, … By Paul Sladkus

September 21 is the International Day of Peace a perfect time for the world to Celebrate People living in Peace. Here is your invitation.

Who: Every living thing on/in/above/below Mother Earth

When: September 21 starting at 12 noon with a Minute of Silence for Achieving Unconditional World Peace

Why: September 21 is the UN International Day of Peace, we strengthen this message- we need it. Do you agree?

Where: Everywhere

What to do: Minute of Silence, Be Peaceful, Loving, Share something/food, Create Practical Acts of Peace, Act Non Violently, Organize a Human Peace Sign Circle, Say Hello to Someone, Hug a Tree/Animal, and go to www.PeaceDayParty.org to participate

How: Work together for Peace

RSVP: To Yourself, & Please INVITE EVERYONE.

My Dedication:

I dedicate this book to every living thing on our Planet Earth who lives nonviolently, especially, to our children who have the right to live in Peace.

I dedicate this book to my family; friends and everyone I met who helped me to reach this point in my life and inspired me to write this book.

I dedicate this book to the many great peace slogans and songs, as they inspire me: War and Violence No More. Visualize Peace, Make Love Not War, Imagine, All We are Saying is Give Peace a Chance, What a Wonderful World, Everyday People. Blowin in the Wind, One Love….

I dedicate this book to everyone who reads the cover and thinks about the title and/or reads a review and/or reads a little of the book or the whole thing or has a conversation about the book or peace at all or says this guy is crazy, won’t happen. This is All Good Why? Because you saw the invitation; you can care or not, but you are reminded that Peace is already here. You, my brothers and sisters, are interested in the subject of World Peace, whether you think it never will come, whether you think that war and violence are inherit in humankind and inevitable, or whether you believe as I and millions do that nonviolence and Peace and Love is the only way to live.

The Good News—we all can Achieve World Peace and have a Peace Day Party on September 21 if we want to.

Lastly, I dedicate this book to all who join the Peace Day Party in any manner shape or form that suits them, with love, respect, nonviolent peace in their hearts and deeds. www.peacedayparty.org

Reminder, we are finalizing on our movie that will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock in 2019, tentatively titled:
Woodstock Forever: What Does Peace Mean to You?

Peace and Love

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Flip2BFit fitness board game creator, Heather Parisi kicks off fundraising campaign for Fitness for Africa

Flip2BFit creator, Heather Parisi, armed with her one-of-a-kind fitness boardgame is launching a crowdfunding campaign (donations can be made to:  http://igg.me/at/FitnessForAfrica-PearlofHope) to bring permanent schools and facilities to children grades K1 through K3 in Uganda, Africa while spreading education about fitness and nutrition. Profits from every sale of Flip2BFit fitness board game as well as donations made through an online campaign will go towards helping Fitness for Africa—a New York based non-profit that believes in battling obesity in the states and malnutrition in Africa—bring health, nutrition, education and a higher quality of life to the people of Uganda and their children.

After overcoming serious injury and attributing her recovery to physical activity and healthy lifestyle, Founder, Heather Parisi knew she had to share the joy of health and fitness with others.  Determined to teach people everywhere that an active and healthy lifestyle is possible no matter age, income or geographic location, Parisi set out to educate people about what health options they have and what the decisions are to make…Flip2BFit was born.  With a deep belief that today’s obesity epidemic is linked with malnutrition around the globe, Flip2BFit along with Fitness For Africa has set their scopes on bridging and targeting these problems through fun, creative and easy solutions that anyone can enjoy and participate in.

Getting its start in a part of the world that desperately needs it, Flip2BFit is already a huge hit among Ugandan school children. Flip2BFit has delivered a fun and exciting way to encourage healthy lifestyles at many of the schools there.  In fact, since introducing the game, Ugandan school children have demonstrated improved grades, a growth in self-esteem, better sleep, stronger muscles, greater focus and more.  Even the Ugandan adults that have participated report a positive impact having experienced less aches and pains and better sleep. Now Parisi, through her Not for Profit Fitness for Africa is seeking funding to help keep her school up and running and to move out of the temporary bamboo structure into permanent structures so that the school is recognized by the Ugandan Ministry of Education.

Donations and Flip2BFit proceeds will not only change lives but transform an entire community.  With a little help from YOU, Parisi’s Ugandan school, Pearl of Hope, can become a permanent place for learning and growing.  Everyone who donates or purchases Flip2BFit during the campaign will not only contribute to helping acquire land titles and permission to stay, but to education in healthy eating, physical activity, academics, understanding nutrition and eating options, living with family bonds, knowing and understanding finances, understanding healthy gardening and much much more.  For a community ravaged by wars, the horrific corruption of Idi Amin and Joseph Kony, and over 60,000 kidnapped children forced to be soldiers, something as simple as a solid and fixed building of education, health and bonding is an important element in healing and moving towards a brighter future.

There are so many ways to help! Just $15 helps make 100 bricks for future improvement and construction of Pearl of Hope School.  A donation of $50 ensures a child is fed all 3 terms of the school year and receives balanced meals every day and a $250 donation funds the professional at Pearl of Hope who impart the knowledge needed to make healthy lifestyle choices and change.  With every $50 donation, givers will receive an “A Healthy Life Starts Here” t-shirt and their name on the website; $250 donations receive a copy of the innovative fitness game, BAKARI and their name commemorated on a Pearl of Hope Founder plaque to be mounted at the site. You CAN make a difference in the lives of others. Get to IndieGoGo and show you care!

Donations can be made to:  http://igg.me/at/FitnessForAfrica-PearlofHope

For more information visit Flip2BFit.com, FitnessForAfrica.org or contact Chelsea@chicblvd.com.

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