My Nat'l Guard sister e-mailed me something about soldiers leaving their pets (and the rest of their families) behind when they're sent to war. Sis has been deployed a number of times, and has some experience with the scramble to make arrangements for kids and pets.
The military does not provide pet care. So I wondered who does. For many soldiers, pet and child care is a private arrangement with family and/or friends. But many folks don't have family (i.e. foster kids, orphans) and/or their family and friends are unable to take in the soldiers' pets. There are some great non-profits that step in to help out. Here are some.
General tips about military pet options from the American Humane Society:
Foster homes for deployed soldiers' cats:
MilitaryPetsFOSTER
Project
Guardian Angels for Soldier's Pet
I have no personal experience with any of these organizations, so they're only listed as a starting point for your own research.
If you're able to offer foster care for a soldier's pet, or looking for a worthy charity, these organizations might be worth looking into.
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