(WORKING DOGS) The identity of the Seal Team Six Dog that helped kill Osama Bin Laden was finally revealed when the Belgian Malinois met the president in a private ceremony honoring the dog and his Seal Team members, according to an article in the New Yorker Magazine.
(MILITARY ANIMALS) CANADA — It may sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but the United States Navy has actually trained dolphins and sea lions to search out bombs and track enemies in the water. Find out their specific tasks and the controversy surrounding the military using these wild animals. — Global Animal
(MILITARY DOGS/VIDEO) Few bonds are closer than the ones between military dogs and their handlers, the dogs becoming best friend and family for their Marines. Private Colton W. Rusk and bomb-sniffing lab Eli were no exception. Pfc. Rusk shared everything with Eli, from his Facebook pictures, to his bed. When the Marine was killed in action, his family adopted Eli, giving both the family and the dog comfort. — Global Animal
MILITARY DOGS – It turns out the rumor that Military Working Dogs (MWDs) have titanium teeth is only partially true. Even the Navy SEAL Team Six dog who helped take down Osama bin Laden would only get a titanium crown if a tooth or cap was broken. Let down? Don’t be. Allow us to introduce an equally powerful, and cleverly parodied team of animal soldiers – The cats of war and the elite soldiers of Band of Whiskers!
WAR DOGS – (VIDEO) Catch a clip of ’No Dog Left Behind,’ the moving TV documentary about stray dogs in Iraq and the soldiers who love them. These war dogs are often every bit as heroic in their actions and support of soldiers as the highly-trained military working dogs in Seal Team Six. This is the story of service men and women who are willing to go to any length to get their canine comrades home. Operation Baghdad Pups is working to rescue these dogs and reunite them with their service men and women. – Global Animal
May 5, 2011 (PHOTOS) – A Belgian Malinois? Maybe. A German Shepherd? Possibly. The Military Working Dog who was part of Navy Seal Team Six that killed Osama bin Laden is the source of fierce speculation. Global Animal is told by military sources that this soldier dog, like the other 79 Navy Seals, will remain anonymous. Still, much can be assumed about the commando dog’s role. Read on…
PAKISTAN (MILITARY DOGS) – It took 79 Navy SEALs and one dog to kill al-Qaeda founder, Osama bin Laden, at his compound in Pakistan yesterday. Read about soldier dogs and what these skilled canines do for the Navy SEALS, including Seal Team Six, the Army, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard.
(ANIMAL STORIES) We all know that animals are amazing. These ten stories of bravery from the animal kingdom are bound to inspire! From a sled dog’s 200-mile journey that saved several people, to cats, dolphins, and pigeons helping others in need, these top 10 courageous animals throughout history have proven their fearlessness. We love number 10. The story of a miniature horse named Magic, while not as loudly heroic as the others, is a tear-jerker for sure! – Global Animal
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