By way of a post on Salon, we have this wonderful juxtaposition of images as well as this heartwarming story from the heartland: “Dog from Iraq Finds New Home in Area Town.” From the Clinton (Iowa) Herald:
“A thin, hungry stray in Iraq, the dog’s chances for a long, happy life were slim. Dogs are not welcome house pets in that country, but rather are forced to live off roots, bugs or whatever they can find to survive. Some of the animals, like Sheeba, even eat rocks that make them feel full.”