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A Marine And His Dog: First To Fight And Reunite

May 21, 2013

(TOUCHING TALE) Marine Sgt. Ross Gundlach has finally been reunited with his long, lost love—a golden Labrador named Casey who served with him when he was a dog handler in Afghanistan. The two embarked on over 150 missions during their time together. The two embarked on over 150 missions during their time together, during which Gundlach says Casey was so efficient, she never once missed an explosive and even caught three prior to discharging. Read on to learn more about this touching tale and watch the video of the heartwarming reunion. — Global Animal

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Will Dog’s Nose For Crime Capture Second Boston Bomber?

April 19, 2013

(SEARCH DOGS) After leading police on a wild chase, one of the suspects in Monday’s Boston Marathon bombings was killed early this morning. The city remains in a state of security emergency as hundreds of heavily armed police offers conduct an immense door-to-door manhunt for a second suspect, essentially shutting down large parts of the city. Law enforcement officials have identified the suspects as brothers, Dzhokhar A. Tsarnaev, 19, and Tamerlan Tsarnaev, 26. Authorities say the surviving suspect, Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, is wounded and leaving a blood trail, making him a prime target for search dogs. With bomb-sniffing dogs hard at work in most major cities throughout the country, nose-detecting police dogs could very well lead to the capture of the criminal. As the pursuit grows in intensity, law enforcement officials throughout New England continue to chase down leads. Read the article below for more details on the search. — Global Animal

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Four-Legged Friends Lend A Helping Paw After Boston Tragedy

April 16, 2013

(SERVICE DOGS) The Boston Marathon came to a tragic end on Monday after two explosions went off near the finish line approximately four hours into the race, killing three people and injuring more than 170. Reports show that K-9s assisted officers in providing security prior to the race and in the hours following the deadly explosions, responding to calls from frightened citizens concerned about suspicious packages and scouring the city for clues to yesterday’s tragedy. Bomb-sniffing dogs are trained to recognize thousands of active ingredients and various compounds that could be used in explosives. However, details about the explosive devices used in Boston are still coming to the surface. Furry, four-legged workers are also pitching in to provide therapy for those shaken up from the bombings. Read on to learn more about the canine comfort being offered throughout the bereaved community this week. — Global Animal

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Senate Passes Pro-Animal Legislation

December 8, 2012

(POLITICS) Great news came from Washington this past week as the United States Senate has passed two separate provisions strengthening laws against animal fighting and increasing care for military dogs. The ASPCA, as well as animals advocates across the country, have commended the Senate for their humane acts pertaining to animal treatment. Although there is still much work to be done for animals within the government, this is certainly a positive step in the right direction. Read on to learn more about the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act and the Animal Fighting Spectator Prohibition Act. — Global Animal

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The Life Of A Military Dog As “Excess Equipment”

December 6, 2012

(WORKING DOGS) While military dogs are still classified as “equipment,” Duke University student Anthony Russo emphasizes the need for the Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act (H.R. 4103, S. 2134). With this new legislation, these working dogs will be classified as ‘Canine Members of the Armed Services,’ and they would also be guaranteed transportation home from overseas missions as well as a lifetime of veterinary care. Russo rightfully poses the question: “If we are bold enough to integrate canines into the military, shouldn’t we also be compassionate enough to reward these valiant heroes by affording them the same love and care that we do our own pets?” Read on to learn more about the proposed bill and sign the petition telling Congress to support H.R 4103.  — Global Animal

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A Salute To War Vets and Service Pets (PHOTOS)

November 12, 2012

(SERVICE DOGS) As we take this day to commemorate our honored vets, we should also take a moment to thank the service dogs who aid these respected men and women. While many U.S. veterans struggle with invisible wounds such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression, some of them are able to find peace from their four-legged friends. For instance, one organization, Operation Freedom Paws, a nonprofit in Gilroy, California, is working to help veterans in need train their own service dogs. The VA has been studying the effectiveness of canine therapy for troops suffering from PTSD, however it was recently placed on hold in order to rewrite the study’s parameters to take into account the dogs’ temperaments and the importance of matching the trainers with the patients—not just the dogs. Read on to learn more about the organization’s efforts as well as the benefits of dog interaction. — Global Animal

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Military Dogs Given Ultimate Medal Of Honor

October 31, 2012

(MILITARY DOGS) In just two months, the first national monument dedicated to military dogs will be unveiled in California. There have been several memorials built across the country in recognition of canine combatants, but this is the first to be promoted to national level alongside the Statue of Liberty and Mount Rushmore. Called The U.S. Working Dog Teams National Monument, the memoriam will honor every canine cadet since World War II. Read on for more on the amazing story behind this great honor and the compassionate people who helped make it happen. — Global Animal 

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In Memory Of Sirius, Only Police Dog Killed In 9/11 Attacks

September 11, 2012

(SEPTEMBER 11TH) NEW YORK — Not all first responder victims of the 9/11 attacks were of the two-legged kind. Read about how the only police dog killed in the terror attacks did his job that day, and how he was rightfully honored along with the other fallen heroes. — Global Animal

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