US War Dog Association | National Headquarters
Posted by Ron on Mar 31, 2013 in News | Comments Off on 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.
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