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.