American soldier adopted dog in Afghanistan ; military prohibits such adoption . SPCA representatives said the military euthanizes some animals that it confiscates , and that Gwen Beberg worried that Ratchet would be killed . Soldier took dog during soldier 's first deployment to send it home , group says . Dog helped soldier cope with her deployment , group says . Dog could be in Minnesota by Wednesday .
American soldier adopted dog in Afghanistan ; military prohibits such adoption . Soldier took dog during soldier 's first deployment to send it home , group says . Dog helped soldier cope with her deployment , group says . Dog could be in Minnesota by Wednesday .