Help us bring Princess and her puppy home with Paws of War!

 

Princess stood by our troops overseas—now we’re teaming up with Paws of War to bring her and her puppy home safely 🐾

How You can help

Make a Donation
We’re raising funds to cover the cost of bringing Princess and her pup home.Your monetary donation directly supports our efforts to bring Princess and her puppy home through Paws of War.

Attend the LKW Bowling Event
A portion of proceeds from this event will also benefit Paws of Wars effort to bring Princess and her puppy home. 

Spread the Word
Share the mission, invite friends and family, and help us create a wave of kindness across Long Island.

Why your donation matters

It costs about $12,000 to bring a deployment dog home. Your gift supports every step of the rescue and relocation:

  • Commercial flight cargo fees (they fly as cargo, not service animals)
  • In-country extraction and support
  • Ground transportation
  • Veterinary care, medical clearances, and quarantine
  • Boarding (both countries)
  • Airline-approved crates and supplies
  • Permits, customs, admin, and cross-border logistics
  • Other necessary expenses to ensure safe travel and legal entry

The story

Princess was a stray in the Middle East who quickly became beloved by the soldiers stationed there. Despite harsh conditions, everyone on the base noticed her growing belly and pitched in—sharing leftovers and extra rations—to make sure she had enough to eat.

One soldier in particular, an LTC in the U.S. Army, formed a close bond with Princess and made a point of looking after her daily. When fighting intensified and the unit was forced to evacuate, Princess was left behind. The LTC contacted Paws of War for help, and despite ongoing attacks and dangerous conditions, a Paws of War team located Princess and brought her to safety.

Shortly after arriving in care, Princess gave birth to five healthy puppies. One of those pups—the sweet black pup—along with Princess, are intended to be reunited with the LTC back home in the U.S. Late Knight Warriors can help write the next chapter in this war‑torn story by supporting their safe return.

When you give, you stand with Late Knight Warriors’ mission to build real support, resilience, and connection for our military families and community 💙⚔️. Thank you for helping reunite this family.