Posted on 06/30/2012 2:23:02 AM PDT by shibumi
If roadside bombs and other hazards of war don't kill military dogs, senseless government regulations and red tape might. The United States is breeding 100 puppies a year to train for bomb sniffing and other soldierly duties, but many aren't making it back to happy homes because an obscure federal law classifies them as "equipment" rather than personnel -- and makes adopting them a financial and bureaucratic nightmare. A bill to require that the military ship the heroic dogs home and ease potential veterinarian costs for adopting families is currently bogged down in Congress, as dogs continue to be euthanized. In the meantime, at least there is an occasional happy ending.
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Clapping loudly at your Post #48!
Thanks! There are so many off the wall claims about what this thread is about it’s unbelievable. What is it about compassion for animals threads that bring out the crazy “This thread should be about humans. All those advocating compassion for animals are closet members of PETA” posters? Unbelievable.
We need to add a little music to this hayride.
Y’all a-fussin’ too much over here...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhKgEYzRqRA
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