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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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Service Dogs Help Veterans Heal (VIDEO)

June 14, 2012

(SERVICE DOGS) Operation Freedom Paws, a non-profit organization started by Mary Cortani, lets military veterans train their own service dogs. These dogs have been an essential part of healing the physical and emotional wounds of veterans and helping them adapt to life outside the service. For more on this incredible program, and to watch the dogs in action, read on. — Global Animal  

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Ex-Marine Wins! Canine Soldier On His Way Home

March 28, 2012

(TOUCHING TALE) NEW YORK — Ex-marine Megan Leavey wanted nothing more than to reunite with her former military dog partner, Sergeant Rex. After retirement, the bomb-sniffing war dog’s future was uncertain, but thanks to former Corporal Leavey, Sgt. Rex will now live out the rest of his life with love and comfort. With help from Senator Check Schumer, Leavey now just needs to wait for her canine comrade to come home. Read on for the full update and how Sergeant Rex won his freedom by the help of Leavey, a Senator, and 21,000 supportive petitioners. — Global Animal 

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Marine Fights For Canine Comrade

March 13, 2012

Military working dogs have keen senses, loyalty, and intelligence that have provided militaries throughout the world with an irreplaceable technology. Former Marine Corporal Megan Leavey worked with Rex, one of the many dogs trained for combat, and she is now fighting to adopt her fellow soldier to save his life, after both were injured in Iraq. — Global Animal

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Animal War Heroes

January 8, 2012

(MILITARY ANIMALS) When we think of World War I animal heroes don’t usually come to mind. Yet they had a significant impact on the war. Global Animal recently did a review on Steven Spielberg’s War Horse, a movie portraying the role horses played in war. World War I also saw other non-human heroes, from a pigeon saving a battalion to a dog rescuing American soldiers, read on to discover the fascinating details of how Stubby, Mon Cheri, and a garden slug influenced the war.— Global Animal

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Animal Stars Of 2011 (GALLERY)

December 31, 2011

(ANIMAL GALLERY) This year has been one for the books. From YouTube sensations to Japan tsunami survivors to animal based blockbuster films, animals have played an enormous role in some of the major events of 2011. Read on for our list of the top animal stars of the past year. — Global Animal

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