James Fausone
\nVeteran Advocate<\/p>\n
Currently there are an estimated 2,500 dogs deployed oversees to assist American troops, sent into situations which include detecting explosives and chasing down an enemy while facing combat and gunfire. It is estimated that each military dog saves approximately 150 soldiers during its years of service. Though in past conflicts, such asVietnam, military dogs were given away, euthanized or abandoned, today, \u00a0a law was passed in 2000 to ensure that canine troops were well-treated. Some 400 military canines are retired from service every year, and adopted into new homes.<\/p>\n
Robby’s Law, signed in 2000 by President Clinton, allows for the adoption of working dogs (as well as working horses) owned by the Department of Defense<\/a> — adopted by their handlers, by civilians with training in their care, and by law enforcement agencies. Robby’s Law also requires an accounting of all dogs; the Secretary of Defense<\/a> must submit an annual report (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" James Fausone Veteran Advocate Currently there are an estimated 2,500 dogs deployed oversees to assist American troops, sent into situations which include detecting explosives and chasing down an enemy while facing combat and gunfire. It is estimated that each military…<\/span><\/p>\n