Remembering 9/11 Rescue Dogs πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

I was wondering how our pet blog should remember 9/11 then I remembered all the valiant service dogs that lent a helping hand.

All these doggies are now in heaven with God watching over us. We will never forget the hero dogs of 9/11. We thank you…

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August Animal Events Calendar πŸ—“οΈ

August is a big month for cats and dogs everywhere.

Below is the August animal events calandar for your cats and dogs…

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PAWS Act (Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers): Help for America’s Veterans πŸŽ–οΈ

America’s veterans deserve all the best services we can give them. Many veterans served in Operation Iraqi Freedom, the Gulf War or the Vietnam War. But between 11% and 30% veterans (more women than men) suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Memorial Day: Remember Our Military Service Dogs πŸŽ–οΈ

Memorial Day is a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Dr. Pet Mom asks that we also remember our military service dogs.

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Interview: Project K-9 Hero Founder, Jason Johnson πŸŽ–οΈ

Sending our thoughts and prayers to end the spread of the coronavirus...

I’m happy to share my interview with Jason Johnson, Founder and CEO of the nonprofit, Project K-9 Hero Foundation. This wonderful organization helps retired military working dogs.

Johnson explained that Project K-9 Hero was formed in March of 2016, to assist retired Police K-9 and Military Working Dog Heroes with medical care, food, and death benefit assistance.

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Honoring Our Brave K-9 Veterans on March 13 πŸŽ–οΈ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

We have many reasons to celebrate everything our doggy friends do for us. March 13 is a day set aside to honor the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs throughout history.

March 13 is National K-9 Veterans Day in honor of military service and working dogs in the United States military.

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Military Service Dogs Slide Show πŸŽ–οΈ πŸ“·

I thought I’d share some photos of military service dogs as a followup to Dr. Pet Mom’s 3/13/20 blog “Honoring Our Brave K-9 Veterans on March 13.”

Enjoy! 😎

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March Pet Awareness Days πŸ—“οΈ

March is here and spring is in the air! We’re moving into Daylight Saving Time, looking forward to longer sunny days, and spending time with our furry family members outside.

All month long learn how to keep your pets safe from poison around the house, and celebrate a very special day, K-9 Veterans Day on March 13.

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Remembering 9/11 Rescue Dogs πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

I was wondering how our pet blog should remember 9/11 then I remembered all the valiant service dogs that lent a helping hand.

All these doggies are now in heaven. We will never forget the hero dogs of 9/11. We thank you…

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Armed Forces Day: May 18 πŸŽ–οΈ

Did you know that the third Saturday every May is Armed Forces Day? Since Dr. Pet Mom is a pet-centered effort I thought I’d repost some nice military service doggy photos that first appeared here on March 29, 2019.

Enjoy! 😎

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