>>>>Update from Nowzad: Pia also made it to America where she is staying with a friend of her owner for a few days [Picture below]
>>>>Update from Nowzad: Pia has hit target and we can get her on the freedom bird home very soon!
>>>>>We removed the fundraising link from the story since it has been taken down after they met the target for PIA 
. YAY for PIA!
A soldier rescued a little furry fella in Afghanistan. They bonded and one thing led to another, he knew that there was no way he could part with the little kitty. This is their story and him trying to bring the kitty home to his family (source: Nowzad Dog):
Hello My name is SSG Tim Ott, and this little gal in the crux of my arm is PIA. I’ve been deployed, again to a world that makes me realize how lucky I am to be serving my country and helping others – those times are hard when I am separated from my lovely wife and two wonderful children.
However, I believe that there is always a plan in this world, and God saw fit to bring PIA into my life.
One day I hear this faint meow on our compound, and see this l’l scrawny kitten looking up at my big 6’2 frame, I guess hunger out won the fear of something bigger looming over her…and that is when my heart strings were tugged at. I picked her up, and she started purring, melted my heart that something so innocent, scared and small, could show love in the hardest places to survive.
PIA has become a constant companion to me, I ensure she was fed, rounded up funds to get her fixed and her shots…and she reminds me how wonderful I do have a home back in the US, and the love and support my family has provided me through these rough times.
I have had some down days, missing them, and as I sit outside thinking of home, this little cat with the biggest heart knows when to cuddle up in my arms, as I think of my family and the warmth and laughter in my home. I know, without a doubt, my morale has been picked up by PIA’s love and loyalty to a big guy in a place far away from his loved ones….I would think the only right thing to do is bring her back to my family, especially my daughter who has been asking about her since the day I shared her story with them.
…she deserves to be given a chance to live a life without fear or hunger, and with unconditional love.
>>>>Update from Nowzad: Pia also made it to America where she is staying with a friend of her owner for a few days
Source: Nowzad Dog.
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This is an amazing story. I am glad that she has found someone who will love her. I hope she lives a long happy life with you and your family.
You’re an amazing person for helping her and giving her a home.
Beautiful story, she definitely belongs at home with you and your family
What a big heart this soldier, husband, father and man got !!! So proud of him ! Thanks for loving Pia!!!
LOVE this story! Hope Pia gets to live with her soldier Daddy forever!
Beautiful story. Well done Tim. I hope you and your family will soon be united wit PIA and you.
Sometimes a cat choose a owner to live with. One of our six cats was a stray. He was stray near a house my husband, who started feeding him every day, was renovating. The cat choosed to step in my husbands van on Christmas Eve 2011. The day after Christmas we had him operated upon because his teeth were in horrble condition. He still lives with us and my husband is still his favorite person. Every night he sleeps at the end of his bedside.
Pia needs to be brought home to her “Daddy” and his family. He’s a good man, that’s for sure and I bet his family is anxious to welcome Pia into their lives.
what a good kind man you are,xx
Sweet. I think all the soldiers who adopt animals over there should be able to bring them back home to the U.S.
I am crying like a baby. This story is so loving, kind and caring.
Hearing your story reminds me that there are still amazing people in the world with big hearts…I know you’ll give PIA a wonderful home
Tim we love your story and PIA’s, thanks for your service and for taking care of those that can’t take care of themselves.
I don’t know if this soldier is aware of the group The Puppy Rescue Mission; that is what they do, get a troop’s adopted “battle buddy” home from warzone deployment:
http://www.thepuppyrescuemission.org/
THAN GOD FOR YOU..OPENING YOUR HEART TO PIA-
THERE IS ALWAYS A PLAN, YOU TWO FINDING EACH OTHER THE WAY YOU DID.I WILL SAY A PRAYER THAT PIA AND HER DADDY WILL GET HOME SOON.
Sargent Ott,
Good on you, sir! I am glad you and PIA have found each other. Well done.
I hope she does make it back. You made a difference for her as much as she did for you.
God bless you and your feline helper!
Went to the web site and could not find any way to donate — did a search on Pia and her specific story didnot comeup. Can you give us a more specific link? Thanks
The fundraiser for PIA is over because they have hit the target, so the post has been taken down.
LOVE ALL THE WAY AROUND!!!!
THEY HELP EACH OTHER!!
Nice to hear a heart-warming story! Bless you & PIA and your family!
Good for you!!!!! I hope you and PIA are back home together with your family very soon. And thank you for, (1) standing for our country, and (2) taking the time to care for those who can’t care for themselves!
Try to find the group Nozad Dogs through this website. Can not find. Need a more on this website. It goes to a “giving” webpage. Hope Pia is able to get home.
It’s http://www.nowzad.com/. Pia has gotten all the necessary funds to get home…I hope we get an update when she gets there.
They have raised enough fund for PIA to go home, so they have taken down the post from the site. For more information, you can visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/nowzad/110252975672446 or website http://www.nowzad.com/
awww melted my heart!!!
So pleased to hear the money has been raised to send her to what will be a loving home. T
aww! <3
What a neat story! I used to put cat treats in boxes for soldiers for Operation Pioneer Spirit so happy that furbabies are being looked after.
wonderful man, we all need to remember those who need our help and this soldier found the gift this small creature gave to him.
Bless you–I love stories about compassionate men!!
Thank you for saving sweet PIA & giving her the love she so deserves!
any updates on kitten’s move to the states?
Bless you both,Pia has choosen you to be her special human. And she is right you are.
I really appreciate what this as great soldier as compassionate man has done to that lovely kitten. I bet he and his wonderful family members care for Pia forever.
It really is touching story,I can’t control myself not to cry.You also are the man with big heart who take care of PIA.I wish all the best for you and Pia.