[shibumi]

I caught this story tonight as I was working out at the gym. Apparently there is a bill in Congress. I will try to find the particulars and post them in this thread.

[skr]

bttt

[shibumi]

Doggie Ping

[Impy]

Euthanize bureaucrats instead!

[shibumi]

I found the congressional bill.

It’s S. 2134: Canine Members of the Armed Forces Act, sponsored by Sen Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) Link to the bill is here -

http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/s2134

Disclaimer! I have not read the bill. I do not know why it has not yet been passed. It would seem to me that this should be a completely non-partisan issue, but I suppose if there’s a chance to politicize it, somebody will try.

[PeteB570]

It’s interesting that in Law Enforcement Dogs are considered an officer and if you harmed one you are so charged.

But in the military dogs are equipment? I guess “all animals are equal” does not apply to working dogs.

[fortheDeclaration]

Thanks! This needs to be stopped!

[ZULU]

This murder of military dogs by the Federal Government needs to be stopped.

It is reminiscent of McArthur’s machine-gunning cavalry mounts in the early 20th century. It is also reminiscent of the way war dogs in Viet Nam were treated when Nixon pulled us out of there.

[Timber Rattler]

They did this in Vietnam. A friend of mine was a member of the USAF “K-9” security corps and was assigned to a big beautiful German Shepherd for his four year enlistment. When his time was up and he mustered out, they wouldn’t let him adopt his dog, but instead “euthanized” it. He’s still mad about it after 40+ years.

[the invisib1e hand]

Guess they past that point on the “Complete Lives” curve. The “post-productive” citizens of the canine world.

[Joe 6-pack]

WOOOF!

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[SueRae]

I would support such a bill.

ping for later

[LearsFool]

Wow, PETA has invaded FreeRepublic.

[lwd]

A couple of beautiful war dogs were just adopted where I live. Both of them found caring homes with military families. Here's an article about it:

Military couples adopt bomb-sniffing dogs that served in Iraq

[lwd]

I think the military/government is afraid these dogs will be mishandled or hurt someone if returned to the states.

[Vaduz]

I didn’t know Obamacare covers dogs too.

[tob2]

This is so shamefull. These 4 legged heroes deserve a good home with people to love them and pamper them.

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

I read over fifty years ago that military guard dogs were being euthanized after their trainer left the service.

According to that story, one dog responded to one man and no other so the dog was killed as it could not be given to a new guard.

But then that was fifty years ago.

[KGeorge]

Thank you for posting this, Shibumi!! *Some* of these 4 legged heroes have been adopted by their handlers, but if that isn’t going to happen, they should be available to rescue, at least. (If they’re considered “unadoptable” because of their expertise- & I don’t say that in jest, many recuses do have “retirees” who will spend the rest of their lives being cared for & loved by fosters. Which are *always* needed :-) hint hint )

One of the democrat Congressmen (I want to say Schumer?) helped save one of these dogs fairly recently. And Thad McCotter would be a good person to contact, if he isn’t already involved.

Please express your support for this bill! (Preaching to the choir, I know)

[rottndog]

I don't know who wrote this article, but IIRC, they don't put dogs down as standard practice anymore. They are evaluated on a case by case basis for adoptability, and then those animals who qualify are put up for adoption.

I think the bill in congress is to simplify and assist the process.

[HiTech RedNeck]

If equipment, why can’t they be surplused?