Nubs landed in San Diego on Friday ready to start a new life. Check out the video of his arrival at the airport. He sure seems to be an unflappable dog, happily wagging his tail even with all the people and cameras.
Nubs is the dog who walked 70 miles to reunite with the marine who had befriended him. You can read more about Nubs and Maj. Brian Dennis from my email with him.
Maj. Dennis did a great job looking after Nubs in Iraq and this lucky dog is already receiving excellent care here in the US. During his stop-over in Chicago, Nubs was seen by an American-Egyptian veterinarian so that the Jordanian vet’s report could be translated accurately. He’s clearly being very well taken care of.
Nubs will be joining Maj. Brian Dennis’ other dog Bogey (Dennis spelled it “Bogey” in the email we exchanged) whom he adopted from a shelter in 2000. We hope Maj. Dennis is able to come home soon too.
I’ve checked with Major Dennis and he said it was okay to post his email address. You can write him at:
brian [dot] dennis [at] aa [dot] mnf-wiraq [dot] usmc [dot] mil
He also said Nubs is doing great in San Diego. Yea!
Yaaaaaah! How wonderful. What a difference between this marvelous man and that idiot, Vick.
Thank you for letting us know that Nubs is safe.
Julie
Such a great story. I live in San Diego and have worked with some of the guys and their dogs that are over in Iraq with the Marines. Dogs are very cool, and this story is soooo incredibly heartwarming!
Thanks everyone who donated to getting this dog here and I’m so glad Nubs lives in San Diego!
My name is Kelly and I’m the girl in the picture hugging Nubs. I just want to say thank you so much to the wonderful people who take the time to care about stories such as this. I was involved in bringing Nubs home and its amazing how many caring people we have in America and throughtout the world. Nubs has changed lives. Through this experience I have formed some special bonds with special people. I realized how short life is and quit my job and have decided I want to save many Nubs in this world.I’m changing careers and will start a nonprofit of my own. Nubs is the one doing the rescuing I think. God Bless you all. Especially Major Brian Dennis.
This is a very touching and wonderful story dogs just want a little love and they sure deserve it
Kelly, you are terrific! I wish I had the guts to make such a career move, maybe at some point I will. For now, best of luck to you, hugs to Nubs, and thanks to Brian Dennis!
I have been reading about what you did and wanted to say I admire you. I hope you and nubs have a long life together.
Thank you for risking your life not only for this entire country but for a furry friend as well.
Today i ran across this story looking for other information unrelated to canines or US Marines. Its kind of weird that this site even came up with the search words i used on google. However.. I did find it, & I just wanted to let you know Kelly & the others involved in bringing Nubs to CA., Its very seldom anymore a true life story brings me to a tear (Or two), but this one done just that. Its been a while, but my wife & I have rescued several canines during our 21 years of Marriage. It takes a special man to do what Mj Dennis did, & I wish there were more like him. Dog Bless everyone that had a hand in bringing Nubs to the us US.
Maj Dennis-Thank you so much for this wonderful story about the journey you and Nubs shared! I am ecstatic he is home and getting love, shelter and food. It’s people like you that renew my faith. God Bless you and Nubs!
I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR U FOR A LONG TIME NOW..I WAS JUMPPING WITH JOY WHEN I HERD UR STORY AND HOW YOUR
ANGEL (NUB) FOUND U ….. PEOPLE LIKE U SHOULD BE THE
IDOL OF EVERYBODY NOT ONLY IRAQIS..I AM AN IRAQI - AMERICAN
WHO LOVES DOGS ..(ANIMALS)..AND THINK THAT WE TAKE THEM FROM
THEIR MOTHERS..FATHERS.BROTHERS….WE COULD AT LEAST GIVE THEM
LOVE…….THIS DOG DESERVE YOU ..UR HIS TROPHY…..AND MINE
SINCE I HAVE SAVED MANY MANY STREET DOGS IN SAN DIEGO AND
PLACED THEM WITH LOVING HOMES SOME WITH MY FREINDS……..
ANY WAY I WOULD LIKE TO CONTRIBUTE $50.00 FOR NUBS FOOD
SO PLEASE CALL ME OR GIVE ME AN ADDRESS WHERE TO SEND IT I’M
NOT HTAT GREAT WITH COMPUERS….?????? GOD BLESS YOU AND
ALL THE MARINES…………………………LOVE SUE
SALWA HILANTO
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Just want to let you know Maj. Dennis is not accepting donations. He has stated he feels Nubs is his responsibility and he will provide for him.