U.S. Congress Moves To Protect Military Dogs
Measure To Protect Retired Military Dogs Clears Congress (Video) -- KPBS
Dogs who serve in the United States military would be ensured a good home and proper care in retirement under a measure that cleared Congress last week, and now awaits the signature of President Barack Obama.
The measure was attached as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013. It would re-classify military working dogs as members of the armed forces, rather than military equipment, and allow military working dogs who are not able to be adopted in retirement to be sent to 341st Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio to live.
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My Comment: Long overdue. The video tribute above is also a must see.
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