Military Dog Advocates Push For New Status For Canines

Currently there are an estimated 2,500 dogs deployed oversees to assist
American troops, sent into situations which include detecting explosives
and chasing down an enemy while facing combat and gunfire. It is
estimated that each military dog saves approximately 150 soldiers during
its years of service. Though in past conflicts, such asVietnam,
military dogs were given away, euthanized or abandoned, today, a law
was passed in 2000 to ensure that canine troops were well-treated. Some
400 military canines are retired from service every year, and adopted
into new homes.

Category: NewsBy Ron March 31, 2013

Author: Ron

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