Video: Bomb Sniffing Dog's Survival Inspires Troops In Afghanistan
Sniffer Dog That Went MIA After Afghan Battle Is Discovered Safe After 14 Months Lost In The Desert
From MailOnline.com A sniffer dog that went missing in action after a battle in Afghanistan has been found safe and well after more than a year in the desert. Sabi the black Labrador was with a joint Australian-Afghan army patrol when it was ambushed by Taliban militants in September 2008. Nine soldiers were wounded in […]
Thank A Soldier, Marine, Airmen Or Sailor On Veterans Day!
Today, as we salute all the brave men and women who have fought for this great country, The Dog Files would like to remind everyone not to forget all the incredible dogs that have also fought for this country. So, to our soldiers, we say, HOO-YAH and to our dog soldiers, we say WOOF!
ASPCA Names 2009's Top Dog
By Richard Abshire For The Dallas Morning News Heroes need sidekicks, and Army Sgt. Clay Rankin’s was just named 2009 Dog of the Year by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “I think it was well deserved,” Rankin said after accepting the award in New York City on behalf of Archie, […]
War Buddies: A Marine's Unlikely Bond With A Dedicated Iraqi Dog
From PeoplePets.com When Maj. Brian Dennis led an 11-man U.S. Marine counterinsurgency force through Iraq, the last thing he thought he’d find was a friend. But one four-legged furball was just too determined to give up on companionship. Dennis met Nubs — a wild mixed-breed pup who earned his nickname due to his cruelly clipped […]
Military Working Dogs Take A Bite Out Of IEDS In Afghanistan
On a somber note, one of the Army Dog Handlers who was interviewed in this article, Spc. Brandon Steffey (not pictured) , was recently caught in a roadside bomb (IED.) Both Spc. Brandon Steffey and his dog were killed. Our hearts and thoughts go out to his family and friends. — Kenn Story and Photos by […]
Military Honors For Nova
By Brendan Nicholson For TheAge.Com.au AUSTRALIAN soldiers serving in Afghanistan gathered at the weekend to conduct a farewell ceremony to honour another comrade killed in action in the long-running war. Medical personnel had tried to save the Australian Defence Force’s life-saving bomb-detection dog, Nova, but she was too badly hurt and had to be put […]
Windcrest, Texas Police Get Rocky, Their Top Dog Back
By Eva Ruth Moravec For Express-News Rocky, the Windcrest Police Department’s canine that went missing Tuesday afternoon, was safely returned home Thursday. Rocky’s handler, Officer Adam Lee, said the program director of Lackland AFB’s 341st training squadron, which trains military working dogs, found him — apparently soon after Rocky got out of his kennel in […]
ASPCA Crew Tests Dogs To Allow Them To Remain In Military Housing
I think this is actaully great news. I hope the ASPCA keeps working with our Armed Forces and gives them all the information they need to see that breed bans don’t work. My fingers are crossed. — Kenn By Patrick Donohue for The Island Packet Animal behavior experts are urging the Marine Corps not to […]