On his return to the U.S., Marine Major Brian Dennis greets Nubs, the 2-year-old mixed breed dog he rescued from Iraq. (San Diego Union-Tribune photo by Scott Linnett)
Welcome Home, Nubs
Dog Introduced
To Florida Sand, Saltwater
Nubs, the dog rescued from the Iraqi desert by Marine Maj. Brian Dennis and brought to the United States, got his first exposure to a Florida beach on a visit to Fort DeSoto State Park.
Photo Galleries
One Dog's Homecoming
Sun, Sand For Nubs
Video
Nubs On The Beach
Previous Coverage
- 4/24/08: Marine's Iraqi Dog Introduced To Florida Sand, Saltwater
- 4/5/08: Nubs Rubs Noses With Famous Faces On TV
- 3/23/08: Nubs Welcomes His Rescuer Home
- 3/6/08: Nubs Isn't Typical Dog Of War
- 3/5/08: Marine Who Saved Dog From Iraq Plans Radio Interview
- 3/23/08: New Friends Welcome Nubs To U.S. Home
- 3/17/08: Marine Rescues Dog From War Zone
On The Web:
A Special Bond
For animal lovers, the story of Nubs - his rescue, recovery and journey to a new life in the United States - is hard to resist.
Many of us share similar bonds with a special dog, cat or other pet. Celebrate those bonds by posting a profile of your pet on TBO.com. Or, just for fun, you can search our database to find out how many other pets share your pet's name. (Here's some trivia to get you started: There are several more pets named Nubs around town!)
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