FREE Rx Prescription Drug program for Retired U. S. Military Working Dogs

2014-05-09 22:27:42 – These Military Working Dogs retire with sicknesses such as arthritis, posttraumatic stress syndrome, hearing loss, depression, anxiety, Epilepsy, bowl inflammation, skin problems, Thyroid Deficiency, stomach ulcers, heart worms, etc. In an effort to help the individuals (adopted parents) pay for the Retired Military Working Dogs medical needs, the United States War Dogs Association has put together a FREE Rx Prescription Drug…

Military Working Dog team visits students

FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – A military working dog team from the 510th Military Police Detachment (Military Working Dog), 716th Military Police Battalion, 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), gave a presentation to students Feb. 26, at Wassom Middle School on Fort Campbell, Ky. During the visit, two soldiers and a dog taught 17…

Marine finds strength in furry companion

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. – While deployed to Afghanistan, Cpl. Joey Nunez experienced one the most dangerous events of his life. However, he is forever grateful that his companion, Vicky, was with him. Nunez, a military working dog handler with 1st Law Enforcement Battalion, was wounded during a patrol. He said that having his dog by…

Retired Army K9 reunited with handler

WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — What would you do if you found out that your family pet actually belonged to someone else? A Whiteville woman adopted a retired Army K9 just three weeks ago, and now she’s giving him up to the man she says is his rightful owner. He may look, and act, like your…

Interview with Ron Aiello: United States War Dogs Association, Inc.

Interview with Ron Aiello: United States War Dogs Association, Inc. 03/10/2014 by: Carlos Cooper.  Corps Justice. Organization: United States War Dogs Association, Inc. Interviewee: Ron Aiello Website: www.uswardogs.org TELL US A BIT ABOUT YOU AND YOUR ORGANIZATION:  I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1964 to 1970. During that time I had the honor…