Don't fly home with leftovers, America! That's the message out of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport this week, after a Homeland Security with a nose for contraband thwarted one incoming passenger's attempt. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection office says that brave hero Hardy - a beagle whose job title is Agriculture Detector -- did just that, hitting on … [Read more...] about Pork it over! Homeland security dog intercepts roasted pig head in traveler’s luggage
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Wounded soldier & injured military dog are reunited, recovering together
Six weeks ago, Army Spc. Alec Alcoser, 22, and his working dog, Alex, were on patrol just outside Bagram Airfield, the largest U.S. military base in Afghanistan when a young man approached. According to the San Antonio Express-News, two Afghan and three Czech soldiers stepped between Alcoser and the young Afghan to conduct a search. Alcoser called Alex back, bending down to … [Read more...] about Wounded soldier & injured military dog are reunited, recovering together
Dallas was nearly killed due to breed-specific legislation. Now he’s a police dog.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Years ago, police in Ontario rescued 31 sickly dogs from a suspected fighting operation. They were pit … [Read more...] about Dallas was nearly killed due to breed-specific legislation. Now he’s a police dog.
This retired Marine saved thousands of lives in Afghanistan. Now she’s up for an award.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer, a yellow Lab, is 8. These days, she patrols Washington Union Station with her partner, Sgt. … [Read more...] about This retired Marine saved thousands of lives in Afghanistan. Now she’s up for an award.
Nanook the hero! Trail dog helps deaf hiker after serious fall in the Alaskan wilderness.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nanook (also known as "Nookie") is a hero. The 7-year-old husky helped rescue an injured hiker last … [Read more...] about Nanook the hero! Trail dog helps deaf hiker after serious fall in the Alaskan wilderness.