Iraq soldier adopted dog in Minnesota ; military prohibits such adoption . Military took dog during soldier 's first attempt to send it home , group says . Dog helped soldier cope with her deployment , group says . The military cleared OBP to take Ratchet on Wednesday , but not in time for the group 's flight from Baghdad that day , the SPCA said . Animal could be in U.S. by Monday .
Iraq soldier adopted dog in Minnesota ; military prohibits such adoption . Military took dog during soldier 's first attempt to send it home , group says . Dog helped soldier cope with her deployment , group says . Animal could be in U.S. by Monday .