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Retired Marine Asks for Help in Finding Missing Service Dog
For a retired United States Marine and combat veteran who spent over two decades serving his country, “Popeye” has been more than just a dog. More than a friend, even. […]
The Story of the U.S. Military’s Tiniest Working Dog
Yorkshire terriers are pretty popular nowadays. They’re a common sighting, on a leash or off, if you go anywhere where a dog is allowed to saunter, wag and bark. Before […]
Proud Service Dog Got a Spot in Virginia High School’s Yearbook
Alpha Schalk is in current edition of Stafford High School’s yearbook. If you’re a student at the school, and you have a copy too, you can see him, posing — […]
See the World from a Military Working Dog’s Point of View
They’re called “military working dogs”, and for good measure. Although, after watching the way this particular canine operates in the “point-of-view” footage embedded below, it might seem appropriate to capitalize […]
Soldier Drapes American Flag Over Beloved Military Dog After He’s Been Put to Sleep
Through each and every one of his 11 years on this planet, Bodza, a German Shepherd and military dog, had served America. So when veterinary doctors recommended he be put […]
Dog That Went Missing for Seven Years Reunited With Army Vet
Meet Bemis. Bemis is the name of a tiny dog (Italian greyhound) that disappeared suddenly out of United States Army veteran Kelly Accettola’s life seven years ago, after he never returned […]
Army Vet Kicked Out of a Gun Show … Because of His Service Dog
Winchester is the name of retired United States Army Sergeant John Williams’ service dog. He’s a highly-intelligent, loving animal trained to perform the task of aiding his old Iraq War vet […]
Marine Vet Finds Long Lost ‘Battle Buddy’ Working at Rikers Island
“He was my battle buddy. He was my best friend out there.” *** United States Marine veteran Mitch Romero never forgot the guy he leaned on the most while fighting […]
WWII Vet Recovers Stolen Dog, Receives Touching Gift from Korean War Vet
“My world all came back to me.” *** Last week, a woman told Roger LeClair, a 93-year-old military veteran of World War II, that she was going to do him […]
Vet Gives Beloved Retired Army Dog Full Military Funeral
“When we were in Iraq, he slept in the same bed with me every night, so it was like nothing changed. He was always part of the family.” *** Taran, […]
Army Vet Goes Back to Middle East to Rescue a Beloved Dog
When a group of American soldiers serving in the Middle East had a request to rescue a stray dog they took in and adopted from the dangerous city streets near […]
Here’s a Service Dog Getting His Caricature Done at Disneyland
Service dogs are more than man’s best friend. They’re actual lifesavers — animals specifically-trained to care for people with disabilities, a range of which almost too overwhelming to list. Because […]
Marine Vet on Journey Across America After His Dog Was Diagnosed with Cancer
United States Marine veteran Robert Kugler is showing the world exactly what the term “man’s best friend” means to him. He’s in the midst of an adventure with his ailing […]
Last Living 9/11 Rescue Dog Laid to Rest
Let us all give a final salute to Bretagne, the last living 9/11 rescue dog who was put to sleep on June 6 at the ripe age of 16. This […]
Meet Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Canine Heroes
These four dogs probably outrank you, both in stars and spirit. The SITREP visited Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to learn about its facility dog program and its positive […]
These Walter Reed Dog Stories Will Make Your Year
“You can see it in the faces of the people, you can walk around the hospital with the dogs and we’re invisible, it’s about the dogs and the interaction,” says […]
Watch the Hospital Dogs of Walter Reed Eat Yummy Bonies
They’re vice admirals. They’re Air Force Thunderbirds. They’re Marines. They’re soldiers. They’re lifesavers. They’re dogs. And they’re simply extraordinary. Oh, and in the following clip? The superhero hospital canines of […]
Watch a ‘Mountain’ Run With an Itty Bitty Miniature Pup
Hafþór Björnsson is no stranger to this here blog, even if his name resembles something out of your deepest, darkest Icelandic dreams/nightmares (complete with a Björk soundtrack and some grisly hákarl, […]
How To Bring Your Service Dog on Your Next Camping Adventure
Service dogs allow disabled military veterans and civilians to pursue their passions while remaining safe and healthy. For many people, that passion is camping and exploring the great outdoors. But […]
11 Year-Old Girl Honors Veteran Grandfather by Sending Care Packages to Military Dogs
Troop care packages seldom include supplies for military dogs. Worried about the heroic pooches in the field, 11 year-old Kylie Baker started a modest GoFundMe campaign to raise money for […]