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Pet Lodge opens for business

A cat peeks its head through the opening of a pet cage at the Saber Pet Lodge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 23, 2016. The lodge hosts extended stays and care for pets belonging to 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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Pet Lodge opens for business

U.S. Air Force Col. Joe McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, center right, and Airmen assigned to the 52nd FW prepare to cut a ribbon during the opening ceremony of the Saber Pet Lodge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 23, 2016. The wing constructed the facility with non-appropriated funds generated through patrons of the base exchange. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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An apron rests near a pet-washing stall at the Saber Pet Lodge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 23, 2016. The facility offers cleaning, housing and play areas for pets of 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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Airmen assigned to the 52nd Fighter Wing visit after the opening ceremony of the Saber Pet Lodge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 23, 2016. The lodge allows Sabers a facility where their pets can be watched and taken care of while they are away. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Joe McFall, 52nd Fighter Wing commander, center, speaks to Airmen during the grand opening of the Saber Pet Lodge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 23, 2016. McFall highlighted the collective efforts of the 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron and the 52nd Force Support Squadron in making the facility a reality. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joe W. McFadden/Released)

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Pet lodge opens for business

Published May 26, 2016
By Staff Sgt. Joe McFadden
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany --

The Saber Pet Lodge officially opened for business during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Building 440 on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 23, 2016.

The lodge offers a housing, cleaning and play area for pets belonging to 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen and their families. The wing constructed the facility with non-appropriated funds generated through patrons of the base exchange.

For more information, call the lodge at DSN 452-5004 or Comm: 0656561-5004.