K9 dogs, short for "canine", are indispensable companions for law enforcement and military forces worldwide. Their specialized training and natural abilities make them valuable assets in a variety of ...
Chips, the famous War Dog of World War II, was awarded the Silver Star and the Purple Heart, both were later revoked. In 1993, Disney produced a TV movie about Chips called “Chips the War Dog.” While ...
Imagine a loyal friend, brave partner, and fearless protector, all rolled into one. That’s exactly what comes to mind when we think of a military, law enforcement, or search and rescue dog. These ...
Rick Colts knew something was wrong the moment his military working dog changed his search pattern. It was June 1, 2011, the final patrol before Colts and his German shepherd, Torry, were scheduled to ...
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The 3rd annual K-9 Veterans Day Dog Walk was held this weekend to remember military dogs and honor their service. The walk was held at the Virginia War Memorial on Saturday, ...
MILITARY WORKING DOGS HAVE BEEN WORKING ALONGSIDE SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN IN THE ARMY, NAVY, MARINE CORPS, AND COAST GUARD SINCE THE SECOND WORLD WAR. BUT FOR MUCH OF THAT TIME, WHEN THEY WERE RETIRED ...
(WPHL) – An American hero has died. K9 Hurricane, a 16-year-old Belgian Malinois who was the most decorated dog in U.S. history, has passed away. “As much as we knew this time was coming there was no ...
Veterans and dog lovers gathered Oct. 17 at Plaza San Antonio to honor 25 years of service by the U.S. War Dogs Association, a nonprofit dedicated to caring for America’s military working dogs and ...
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (WPHL) – An American hero has died. K9 ...