More Than Best Friend: The History Between K-9 and Veterans

More Than Best Friend: The History Between K-9 and Veterans

National K9 Veterans Day is an annual celebration in memory of the service and sacrifices of the American military and working dogs in history. Every year on March 13th, dog owners remember the contributions of Military Working Dogs—the same day that the US Army began training war dogs in 1942. But beyond best friends, how far does the history between Military Working Dogs and war veterans go? Here is a brief history of the annual event.