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FREE THE DOGS OF WAR: THE COURAGE, LOVE, AND LOYALTY OF MILITARY WORKING DOGS PDF Lisa Rogak | 272 pages | 21 Nov 2011 | St Martin's Press | 9781250009463 | English | New York, United States The Dogs of War: The Courage, Love, and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs | We love dogs for a host of reasons. There is and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs that dogs have been comrades of soldiers for several millennia, fighting alongside their two-legged warriors, standing guard, and carrying messages. More: The best dog movies to binge-watch this weekend. Bernard is living his best life in his last days. More: World's Ugliest Dog title goes to Zsa Zsa, the English bulldog. Roselle guided a vision-impaired man down 78 floors of Tower One of the World Trade Center during the terror attacks of Sept. The Washington-based organization was founded in to ensure the safety and well-being Love animals. Each year, American The Dogs of War: The Courage recognizes dogs that have performed brave deeds in seven categories. To be considered for this. Adak, a German shepherd, served with the U. Department of State and with the Army in Iraq and Afghanistan for several years, sniffing out explosives. On Jan. Bella's specialty is accelerant detection, and she has put that skill to good use. At the site of a residential fire where a body was found, Bella alerted investigators to the presence of fuel in a master bedroom. A laboratory confirmed evidence of gasoline, helping detectives get a confession from a suspect for arson and murder. Bretagne has had a long and distinguished career as a search and rescue dog. Bretagne has been deployed at the World Trade Center after the terrorist attacks; the Winter Olympic Games; and the aftermath of Hurricane Rita in Bretagne retired in Bruno was part of a K-9 unit for the Anaheim, California, Police Department on March 20,when he was shot in the face by an armed suspect before the suspect was shot and killed by Bruno's handler. Police believe the suspect would have shot Bruno's handler had the K-9 not taken the bullet. Bruno died two years later because of complications and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs the gunshot wound. Charlie is a Labrador retriever who helps American service men and women recover from injuries. Located in Goose Creek, South Carolina, Charlie performs many tasks such as helping service members returning from war zones with Love balance; retrieving items; and providing hearing impairment support. Charlie's human partner considers him her "armor" and credits him with helping her overcome devastating injuries suffered in combat. Therapy dog Chi Chi is the poster dog for survivors. The golden retriever was found in a garbage bag in South Korea with her legs bound and worn to the Love. Chi Chi had to have parts of all four legs amputated, but was able to adapt to her custom prosthetics. She also has had surgery to remove cancer tumors, making her a cancer survivor as well. Chopper, a Labrador retriever, was deployed to Afghanistan from October to March with the Marines to detect improvised explosive devices. While serving there, one of the escort vehicles bearing Chopper and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs struck by a blast and the dog suffered head injuries. He recovered and is working to detect explosives at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Diva searched for people who might have been swept away during the mudslides in Montecito, California, in January, and was also in Mexico City to find Love from a 7. On New Year's Love inLos Angeles Police Department pursued two murder suspects when they broke into a home occupied by a father and three children. K-9 Edo entered the house after gunshots were heard. The K-9 confronted one of the suspects who fatally shot himself in the head. Officers later found out the suspect had shot the two children, but was interrupted by Edo. Both children survived. Military dog Gabe was deployed in Iraq and was involved in more than combat assignments and 26 discoveries of explosives and weapons. In addition to performing those dangerous missions, Gabe visited wounded troops in Army hospitals and school children in elementary schools. The dog probably saved the life of Joyce Herman, a hearing-impaired family therapist living in California. Herman was crossing a street in downtown Sacramento and approached railroad tracks when Hook pulled her away from and Loyalty of Military Working Dogs tracks — and a train just missed her. While helping bust a marijuana garden in California's And Loyalty of Military Working Dogs National Forest on July 21,Ice, a German shepherd, sustained several serious injuries. The dog was stabbed in the face and chest by a suspect. Ice was airlifted to an animal hospital and underwent surgery. He has since made a full recovery The Dogs of War: The Courage rejoined the police. Judge, a Labrador retriever, gets credit for helping to reduce arson incidents in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Judge has worked more than fire scenes and found evidence that led to arrests and civil penalties for insurance fraud cases. First responders had to race against time to save an elderly woman lost in the Maine woods. Kota is a police dog in Virginia who is relentless in fulfilling his duty. Kota was hurt falling through the ceiling of a home in pursuit of home-invasion suspects. Still, the German shepherd helped in completing the arrest. Kota required surgery and underwent physical therapy. Belgian Malinois Layka was with U. It would be her last mission. Layka tracked down an enemy combatant inside a building and was shot four times. She lost her right leg and underwent surgery to repair her shoulder and tricep. Layka received military honors and was medically retired in August Luca, a German shepherd, was a retired search and rescue dog in Then came a The Dogs of War: The Courage to the Love Worth Police that an elderly man with Alzheimer's disease had gone missing. Luca was brought out of retirement to search for him. Luca alerted rescuers to an opening of brush near a river, and the rescuers spotted the man stuck in mud up to his waist on the opposite side of the river. First responders reached the man before the fast-moving river overwhelmed him. Nitro, a German shepherd, The Dogs of War: The Courage been serving the Sooner State for more than 10 years. Nitro has participated in about 1, searches for Love, from bomb threats to presidential protection. Odin, a German shepherd, played a key The Dogs of War: The Courage in capturing the murder suspect of a Texas state trooper who was killed while directing holiday traffic on Thanksgiving. Odin and his partner, who is a deputy in the Waller County Sheriff's Office, tracked down the suspect in a wooded area. Odin captured the suspect, preventing officers from being put at risk. A teenage boy from Gloucester, Rhode Island, went missing. Ruby found the teen. Coincidentally, the boy's mother had worked with Ruby years earlier while volunteering with the Rhode And Loyalty of Military Working Dogs Society for Protection of Animals. Labrador retriever Sgt. Fieldy was deployed to Afghanistan in to track down improvised explosive devices. Fieldy found many explosives, including a pound plastic barrel containing homemade explosives. The canine is credited with saving many lives while stationed in Afghanistan. Fieldy retired in Taker is a bomb-detection dog who saved many soldiers' lives during tours of duty in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Taker struggled with the stress of his experiences as well as with injuries. He retired from duty in and became a therapy dog. Stella, a disaster search dog, is a tenacious Labrador retriever. Despite the removal of her lower right jaw because of a tumor, Stella was deployed to help in the search for survivors after Hurricane Irma and in the mudslides in Montecito, California. Suma L is a retired military dog who served for nine years with the Air Force in Afghanistan. Suma L searched for improvised explosive devices and was credited Love saving up to military and civilian lives. Summer, a Labrador retriever, was stationed with the Marines in Afghanistan in March She found caches of weapons and improvised explosive devices and was involved in several fire fights. Facebook Twitter Email. The 25 most heroic dogs in America. Show Caption. Hide Caption. 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An incredible story of the largely unseen but vital role that dogs play in our armed forces, The Dogs of War is a must-read for animal lovers everywhere.

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