Military Working Dogs were being classified as "Equipment". New bill gives promise of De-classificat

[Milk]

[QUOTE]A bill could ensure military working dogs return home and receive care after serving the country overseas.[/QUOTE]

Video: [url]http://cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2012/06/30/ac-lawrence-military-working-dogs.cnn.html[/url]

[W0w00t]

what the fuck are you serious

this is blowing my mind what the fuck

[Sector 7]

[QUOTE=W0w00t;36600412]what the fuck are you serious

this is blowing my mind what the fuck[/QUOTE]

newsflash: A giant federal organization based on shooting men to death doesn't regard dogs very highly

[Lankist]

[QUOTE=Sector 7;36600618]newsflash: A giant federal organization based on shooting men to death doesn't regard dogs very highly[/QUOTE]

i think some people don't realize what militaries are for.

you don't give philanthropic organizations which respect the dignity of the world fucking assault rifles.

[Jad Hinto]

My dad will be glad to hear this. He was in Vietnam and had to leave a dog there. Poor guy obsesses over military K9 stuff.

[Lizzrd]

[QUOTE=Lankist;36600727]i think some people don't realize what militaries are for.

you don't give philanthropic organizations which respect the dignity of the world fucking assault rifles.[/QUOTE]Well no but you can still shoot your neighbor and take care of your own dog.

[OvB]

[QUOTE=Lizzrd;36602351]Well no but you can still shoot your neighbor and take care of your own dog.[/QUOTE]

Dog Handlers take wonderful care of their dogs. What this story is about, is the military disregarding the dog as "equipment" and not allowing them to go home with their trainers without large fees and obstacles.

[ewitwins]

[QUOTE=OvB;36602425]Dog Handlers take wonderful care of their dogs. What this story is about, is the military disregarding the dog as "equipment" and not allowing them to go home with their trainers without large fees and obstacles.[/QUOTE]

You could always "lose" the dog like my dad did with his .38 special. Just dress him up like they do with Marmaduke and run home!

[Don Knotts]

Would be cool to have a dog for a war buddy. I'd call mine Sarge.

[znk666]

[QUOTE=Don Knotts;36602573]Would be cool to have a dog for a war buddy. I'd call mine Sarge.[/QUOTE]

Call him Commander Ketchup and make him lick ketchup off your balls.

[mastermaul]

[QUOTE=Sector 7;36600618]newsflash: A giant federal organization based on shooting men to death doesn't regard dogs very highly[/QUOTE]

This is a legal and logistical issue. The people who work with these animals and who know what they have done care for them very dearly, they're just restricted by regulations. There's memorials for war dogs all over the country.

Military organizations throughout history have always respected service animals, whether it be cavalry horses or carrier pigeons or dogs like these. They're as much soldiers as their handlers. They're brothers in arms.

[Glorbo]

[QUOTE=Sector 7;36600618]newsflash: A giant federal organization based on shooting men to death doesn't regard dogs very highly[/QUOTE]

Not over here at least. Most military dogs that are retired here just move in with their last handler, or just find another family. They're very well trained, so they're usually sought after.

[Master Kief-117]

Hmm...I was told that military dogs get treated better than their handlers in many cases. They also have rank, and it's sometimes fun to convince new recruits that they must stand at "parade rest" when talking to the dogs who are E-5 and above.

[SKEEA]

[QUOTE=Master Kief-117;36603996]Hmm...I was told that military dogs get treated better than their handlers in many cases. They also have rank, and it's sometimes fun to convince new recruits that they must stand at "parade rest" when talking to the dogs who are E-5 and above.[/QUOTE]

Fun fact: Dogs of officers (if they hold rank) have a higher rank than the officer so they can be charged with striking a superior officer if they hit the dog.