On March 13, 1942, the United States launched the War Dog Program during World War II, later known as the Army K-9 Corps. However, even before that, loyal dogs had been accompanying soldiers to war.

K9 dogs, short for "canine", are indispensable companions for law enforcement and military forces worldwide. Their specialized training and natural abilities make them valuable assets in a variety of ...

The Animals for Armed Forces Foundation is a Southern California nonprofit that connects military families with shelter pets. (Photo courtesy of Helen Woodward Animal Center) Some heroes wear uniforms ...

A dog that used to work for the government is in need of a new home — one that’s free from the torment he faced following his retirement. Ceaser was once a military dog who “gave his all to our ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Unfinished paperwork kept a now-retired military dog from leaving Virginia for Colorado with his handler in March. On Memorial Day, after more than a month ...