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Friday Dog: War Dogs In The Phillipines During World War II

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U.S. Army photo

Is it just my eyes, or are those soldiers looking particularly skinny, especially the one on the left? Surprisingly little information on this photo, only that it is a pre-patrol briefing on Luzon.

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Dozens Of Dogs Allegedly Murdered After Security Contract Breaks Down

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Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stacy L. Pearsall

Several sources are reporting that 24 to 40 dogs have been killed, and their bodies piled like trash, after a terminated work contract on June 17 in Shuaiba.

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This Is What It Takes To Be A Warrior's Service Dog

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Photo courtesy of K9s For Warriors

For some veterans struggling with the lingering wounds from their military service, they’ve found support and companionship in man’s best friend. While service dogs come in many shapes, sizes, and perform different roles depending on their handler’s needs, there is a growing number of groups training service dogs to assist military veterans.

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Watch Live: Puppies That Will Grow Up To Be Service Dogs

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Screenshot via Expore.org live feed

Looking for a distraction that is both adorable and dedicated to a good cause? Well, a litter of labrador retriever puppies is now being streamed on a live feed. Currently these puppies are just nursing, but when they grow up, they will be trained as service dogs for wounded veterans.

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US Marine Corps Bomb-Sniffing Dog Receives Top Award For War Animals

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AP photo by Dominic Lipinski

A bomb-sniffing U.S. Marine Corps German shepherd who survived an IED blast while on patrol in Afghanistan was awarded the world’s highest honor for service dogs on April 5.

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