What do you think of president Obama having all military service dogs returned to u.s. Soil?

SSG Paul Setterholm — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 18:00:30 -0500

http://www.worldanimalnews.com/content.php?content_ID=366

VICTORY!: President Obama Guarantees All Military Working Dogs Retirement On U.S. Soil

President Obama has signed the 2016 National Defense Authorization Act, which guarantees all military service dogs a ride home and retirement on U.S. soil. In addition, the handlers who served bravely alongside them will be given the first rights to adopt these canine heroes. Previously, military dogs were retired overseas and it was extremely difficult for handlers to bring the dogs back to the U.S. There are many to thank for the passing of...

Response by SGT Forrest Stewart made Dec 1 at 2015 6:12 PM

SGT Forrest Stewart — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 18:12:09 -0500

I love the idea!

Response by SN Greg Wright made Dec 1 at 2015 6:24 PM

SN Greg Wright — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 18:24:44 -0500

SSG Paul Setterholm Finally, something I can agree with Obama on.

Response by PVT Robert Gresham made Dec 1 at 2015 7:57 PM

PVT Robert Gresham — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 19:57:00 -0500

SSG Paul Setterholm, I especially like the part that the trainers will have the first crack at adopting the dogs. These animals have grown up and lived by these people's sides since they were pups. It is a great move. Thanks for the post !!

Response by MAJ David Wallace made Dec 1 at 2015 8:16 PM

MAJ David Wallace — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 20:16:22 -0500

Stop the presses!!! This may have been the first decision made in the White House that I've agreed with in many, many years!! A K9 team becomes family. Those working dogs are responsible for bringing many of our troops home safely; it is only right and fitting that we should also bring home the K9 warriors who have served loyally by their handlers' side. It appears that someone realized that special link and kinship developed between the handler and the working dog and made it a priority to bring them home as a team........Hopefully, most handlers will be able to adopt their battle buddies on a more permanent basis!!

Response by MSG Kevin Elliott made Dec 1 at 2015 9:44 PM

MSG Kevin Elliott — Tue, 01 Dec 2015 21:44:27 -0500

Fantastic! I like the fact that handlers may be able to keep their four-legged team member upon redeployment.