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Not Just for Soliders: War Dogs Prone to PTSD

By On December 2, 2011 · comments

This year has been quite a ride for dogs that serve in the armed forces.

There were plenty of stories of hero military dogs that gave their lives to protect their masters in wars, but also dogs [...]

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Salute to Working Military Dogs

By On November 11, 2011 · comments

Veteran’s day… what a solemn day it is.

As we wind down Veteran’s Day of 2011, I’d like to point out the countless achievements military dogs have done in these stories:

Tribute to Men, Women, and Dogs That Risk Their Lives to [...]

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Fallen Solider and His Military Dog Killed in Action Bu‪ried Together

By On October 30, 2011 · comments

This is one of those stories that has an ending with mixed emotions, like the story of the dog who survived a euthanasia in gas chamber.

Corporal Kory Wiens of Independence, OR was serving in the [...]

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Tribute to Men, Women, and Dogs That Risk Their Lives to Protect Us

By On May 30, 2011 · comments

Memorial Day – Day to commemorate those who served and/or died during their armed service.

A day of remembrance.

We here at PawshPal would like to not only the men and the women who gave their [...]

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Rising Demand for Adoption of Ex-Military Dogs

By On May 26, 2011 · comments

Remember how that one brave dog, along with a team of army specialists, managed to take out Osama bin Laden?

Well, now that the press has given these military pooches so much attention, people all over the country are [...]

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Forget Ironman. Meet Real Life Military Bionic Dogs

By On May 25, 2011 · comments

Dogs have always played a critical role in human history, particularly in wars.

Military dogs are particularly brave and loyal, and for that we salute them.

Oh yeah, one other [...]

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War Dog Theo Awarded Medal of Honor

By On May 10, 2011 · comments

Do you remember that British solider Liam Tasker and his bomb sniffing dog Theo?

Even though Liam was killed in line of duty in Afghanistan, Theo survived the battle… but only to later die of a seizure.

And we [...]

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Airborne Dog Helps Catch Osama bin Laden

By On May 4, 2011 · comments

In honor of the victims of 9/11 World Trade Center Disaster, and men, women, and dogs who worked tirelessly to serve this country in one of its lowest moments in history.

It’s a bird.

It’s a plane!

No… it’s ..

… huh?..

[...]

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Solidier and His Dog Laid to Rest

By On March 11, 2011 · comments

Meet Liam Tasker.

Liam, a British soldier, and his dog, Theo, a Springer Spaniel mix, were teammates.

Their job? Detect hidden bombs that were killing innocent people and other soldiers.

They were good. Very good.

In fact, so [...]

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Dogs of War Not Forgotten

By On March 4, 2011 · comments

Yes, Charlie Sheen is ALL over the media. Whoop-dee-doo. Another nut Hollywood actor. Are we really that surprised?

Here’s something that matters: do we as society remember that there’s still a war going on Afghanistan?

The tragic thing about this war (or any [...]

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