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Remembering Military Dogs Memorial Day

Memorial Day weekend is a time when we remember the fallen heroes for whom we are grateful for the liberties we enjoy. It is also a time for rest and enjoyment of those who are still with us. For dog owners, this means spending more time with our dogs than usual, outside of the backyard barbecue.

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Remembering Military Dogs Memorial Day

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  1. Memorial Day weekend is a time when we remember the fallen heroes for whom we are grateful for the liberties we enjoy. It is also a time for rest and enjoyment of those who are still with us. For dog owners, this means spending more time with our dogs than usual, outside of the backyard barbecue. It is time to remember those who gave their lives in the service of their country. They prioritized duty, honor, and courage over personal safety, and as a result, the United States became more free, safer, and better. We at BudgetPetCare would like to take a moment to honor some of the dogs that have served in the military. Here are the stories of four of these courageous military working dogs, whose bravery, dedication, and strength inspire us all.

  2. Sergeant Stubby

  3. Sgt. Stubby was the mascot of the 102nd Infantry, 26th “Yankee” Division during World War I. Private J. Robert Conroy smuggled Sgt. Stubby, a mixed breed bull terrier, to Europe. He became more than a mascot after being wounded twice. Before a gas attack, he used his acute sense of smell to arouse the men. Stubby was promoted to Sergeant after catching a German spy, making him the first dog in the US military to be awarded a rank. President Wilson had the pleasure of meeting Sgt. Stubby during the war.

  4. Rags

  5. Sgt. Stubby wasn’t the first dog to become famous during World War I. Rags, a Scotch- Irish terrier, was discovered in the streets of Paris by Pvt. James Donovan in 1918. Rags was known for his ability to “salute” with his front-right paw, but he was more than just a showman for the troops. He was often in charge of carrying messages and directing medics to injured soldiers. Rags, like Sgt. Stubby, was injured in the battle, losing vision in his right eye during a gas attack. He had a gas mask made for him, but it was dislodged by the blast. Rags lived until 1936, and his life was immortalized in a book published in 1930. “He became a personality in the division, a sign of bravery and good luck,” according to his obituary in the New York Times.

  6. For the safety of our country, many dogs have given their lives. Let us honor these great dogs and their handlers on Memorial Day so that our dogs and handlers (that would be us) may roam free in this wonderful country. . . Read More Dog Sacrifice Story Here: http://short.gy/9Eiadz Great Dog Deserves Best Treatments Explore More Here Referral Links: https://www.budgetpetcare.com/blog/memorial-day-remembering-military-dogs/

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