The type of devotion that no amount of money can buy

[Doc Safari]

http://news.yahoo.com/british-army-dog-joins-list-animal-war-heroes-143601955.html


Theo, a bomb-sniffing springer spaniel who died in Afghanistan on the day his soldier partner was killed, was posthumously honored with the Dickin Medal, Britain's highest award for bravery by animals.



Theo worked alongside Lance Cpl. Liam Tasker, searching for roadside bombs in Helmand province, a Taliban stronghold.

Tasker, 26, died in a firefight with insurgents in March 2011, and Theo suffered a fatal seizure hours later. Tasker's mother, Jane Duffy, says the pair were inseparable. She's convinced Theo died of a broken heart.


Have you hugged your dog today?

[austinN4]

Another dog story in the news today:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/10/24/shaun-duling-bolt-afghanistan-dog_n_2012755.html

I admit to getting a little misty when I read these.

[davidjinks]

I worked with many dog handlers while deployed. It's an amazing bond that these guys have with their dogs.

The South African guys were amazing with their dogs. I remember the first dog that was killed while doing mine clearance. The ceremony they had for him was enough to make you choke back tears.

[Moose-Knuckle]

I read that earlier today . . . it moved me. :(

[jaxman7]

Great story about Bolt, Austin.

-Jax