Blog Entries ( War )

Canine Heroes in Afghanistan War

July 28th, 2010
Written by Kelli Perez | Posted in Awareness, News, Success Stories

Stray mutts are among the causalities in the war in Afghanistan. Sasha died while alerting U.S. troops of a Taliban terrorist coming to bomb the military base. Rufus and Target survived the bombing, but were severely wounded. The suicide bomber was taken by surprise by the canine war heroes. Rufus bit the terrorist while Target and Sasha barked to alert the U.S. troops. The ...

A Salute to the Dogs of War

November 10th, 2009
Written by David Rosenblatt | Posted in Dog Facts, Talented Dogs

Military Working Dogs (MWDs) work faithfully alongside brave and courageous young men and women to safeguard freedom and protect our great Nation. How it Began Following the 1941 bombing of Pearl Harbor, dog enthusiasts, the American Kennel Club, and a newly emerging group calling itself "Dogs for Defense," mobilized dog owners across the country to donate dogs to the military. Where were these patriotic pet owners sending ...