Memorial Day

In the past, I have featured posts about war dogs- K9 heroes who have served faithfully. Since this is a dog blog I can't neglect these heroes this Memorial Day. While you remember and celebrate the human soldiers who have served- remember their K9 companions too. The following is from www.save-a-vet.org. They seem to have a great mission-great videos too.

War Hero Remembered

During World War II a stray named Rip was credited with saving more than 100 bombing victims- locating them amid the rubble. After himself being rescued from starvation, Rip, a terrier mix, began searching bombed out buildings and locating victims. He won a Dickin Medal- a British medal of bravery given to animals. His medal was recently auctioned and fetched over $14,000.

Dogs have often served with man during times of war- during WWI and II carrying supplies and medical aid. During ancient times dogs were bred to fight.

Dog Log Cafe- K9 Hero

In December 2008, in Santiago Chile, highway cameras captured an incredible event as one dog risked his life to save another dog that had been hit by a car. The injured dog died. The hero dog ran off and was not seen again. Click here to see this incredible video on YouTube.

Dog Log Cafe K9 Cop Hero

According to the Hartford Courant a police dog was stabbed several times by a knife wielding suspect. Late Saturday East Hartford police were called to a domestic disturbance. After numerous orders to drop the knife the police released the dog. The K9 officer was taken to a local vet and is expected to recover.

From responding to 911, to service as police officers and using their keen noses to reduce drug traffic- the K9 continues to show many of the reasons they are man's best friend. Please send in any stories you read or hear about these k9 heroes.