Not only have war dogs sensed incoming artillery, located wounded soldiers and delivered messages between troops, but their presence on the front lines has boosted morale for centuries.
"Military Working Dogs are incredibly important to the mission because they have senses that you can’t replicate with machines,", animal care specialist with 64th Medical Detachment , 421st Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 30th Medical Brigade.
Not only can war dogs help sense incoming artillery, locate wounded soldiers and help deliver messages between troops, but their presence on the front lines helps boost morale. the most decorated war dog of World War IAfter an injury in a mustard gas attack, Stubby reportedly was outfitted with a specially-designed mask so he could return to the trenches.
Dogs of war span centuries and are valued as important members of the military units, but it wasn’t until this century that they began being placed for adoption after their service. Military working dogs, up until then, were typically deemed as "equipment" and thousands have been euthanized over the years once their duty ended.Advertisement
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