Nub and Major Brian Dennis
Major Brian Dennis was serving in Iraq when a local dog took up with him. The dog’s ears had been cut off when it was a pup so Major Dennis named him Nub. Nub came around for months and obviously liked hanging out with the Marines. One day Major Dennis found a deep puncture wound on Nub. It had been inflicted on Nub with a screwdriver. Dennis and the other Marines nursed Nub back to health. No wonder Nubs loves his Marines and was willing to do whatever he had to do to find them when their unit was relocated …..
Major Brian Dennis, while serving in Iraq, found a dog who had his ears cut off as a pup and named the little guy nubs.
Over a period of months, the animal came around, befriending Dennis and his fellow Marines. During one visit, Dennis found Nubs with a deep puncture wound on his left side. He later learned the injury was inflicted by a screwdriver. He helped nurse the dog back to health.
The time came, however, for Dennis’ unit to relocate 70 miles from Nubs’ home fort. Keeping nubs was against the rules so he had to leave the dog behind. As always, Nubs sprinted alongside the Hummers as they pulled away for what Dennis assumed was the last time he would see the dog.
Two days later, Nubs wandered inexplicably in below-freezing conditions into Dennis’ new camp, shocking the Marine unit. “I won’t even address the gauntlet he had to run of dog packs, wolves, and God knows what else to get here,” Dennis wrote. “When he arrived he looked like he’d just been through a war zone.”
Nubs’ miraculous journey forced the Marine’s hand, and Dennis and his fellow Marines unanimously decided to keep the animal, building a doghouse at the camp. When two military police officers told Dennis the dog could not stay at the camp, he decided the only way to properly keep the animal was to get it to the United States.
After raising money and setting up a home with a friend back in the states, Nubs will arrive in the US this weekend.
Read the rest of the story here.
February 18th, 2008 at 1:26 am
Awwww…dammit…this made me cry. Our Troops are just too wonderful for words !
February 18th, 2008 at 3:33 am
Hello fellow dog lovers, my name is Heather and I am part of the Bring NUBS to America clan. NUBS is in great hands now, Brian has made sure of that. There is a certified trainer set up to help NUBS transition to his King of the Beach status and a backbone of amazing NUBS and Brain supporters that are going to make sure NUBS is taken care of until the two can be reunited. I am sure you will see follow up once the two are together again as the media is hounding for follow up stories.
I did want to let everyone know as I am combing the net that Brian is NOT raising anymore money for NUBS so please do not listen to anyone who says they are collecting for the cause. They are scammers and in my mind are bad people trying to take advantage of a nice story. Brian really appreciates all the offers but he has told us all that NUBS is his dog and his responsibility and will take care of the rest of the financial needs for NUBS. I can not put words in Brian’s mouth but if you still feel the need to donate I am sure your local Humane Society or Animal Prevention Organization would appreciate any donations made in honor of NUBS. Otherwise your good thoughts sent to the two soul mates is enough I am sure.
February 18th, 2008 at 8:17 am
great story, gotta love those Marines !!!
February 18th, 2008 at 8:32 am
Whose a good puppy? Yes, you are, yes, you are!
February 18th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
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February 18th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
This is very touching. It just shows that undying love that animals have for their caretakers and how much they need someone to love and take care of them. This was a wonderful story.
February 19th, 2008 at 1:23 am
I just saw this on our local KUSI news in San Diego and with tears of happiness for Nubs and Brian..
I am so happy that Nubs is coming home to live with Brian in San Diego!!
This is an incredible story and Nubs was meant to find Brian..and Brian was meant to find Nubs.
I have one of the world’s most famous dogs but I gotta tell you that Spudgy would gladly step aside for a dog like Nubs..
God Bless our Marines!
http://www.Spudgy.com
February 19th, 2008 at 2:18 am
I rescued a female dog from Kuwait during Desert Storm. The arabs were using dogs as target practice in the desert between Kuwait and Saudi, just north of Al-Fahad highway. I swiped her in my jeep before they shot her. The best thing I did in my life. Hayla is my best friend. She is about 15 years old now and still going strong! I did some research on dogs from that area and discovered that my dog(Hayla) is a Canaan. Nubs is also from the Canaan breed. Canaan is a very ancient dog of the Israeli’s, known for their intelligents and tracking abilities. The Arabs also used them in pre-islamic times as herd dogs and guard dogs. Now they abuse and neglect them. I would like to get hold of the jerk that cut Nubs ears. I would cut his right hand off so he could eat with his left:-) Look the breed up it is very interesting. Major Dennis will find this dog to be a very loyal and wonderful guardian. Take care of Nubs you have rescued a diamond in the rough.
February 19th, 2008 at 2:33 am
I am a catholic, a Vietnam Veteran US MArines and I have many dogs myself. But again and again I sometimes felt ashame that we human could come short in our loyalty, faith and love compare to these dogs…..
Barbaric are those who eat dogs…
About MArines….well, you seen it, again and againt there is that little extra ooomph that make them stand out around the world. Huuurah!
Remember for God and COuntry….forget politics.
February 20th, 2008 at 12:44 pm
I’m praying that Major Brian Dennis and Nubs will soon to be together. God Bless our Marines. This is a touching and a happy ending, also.