HARTSDALE, NY - JUNE 10: Doloris Speyer pays respects during an annual memorial service for military working dogs at the Hartsdale Pet Cemetery on June 10, 2012 in Hartsdale, New York. Thousands of dogs have served in American military conflicts since World War I, most recently in Afghanistan detecting roadside bombs and mines meant for U.S. troops. The cemetery, established in 1896, is the oldest pet cemetery in the United States and serves as the final resting place for tens of thousands of animals. (Photo by John Moore/Getty Images)
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Memorial Day: Remembering Military Dogs Killed In Action

Memorial Day is a holiday dedicated to remembering those who served in the armed forces and didn’t make it back home. While we honor the humans who gave everything for their loved ones and their country, we sometimes forget to honor the four-legged service members who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Many military dogs do work that places them in great danger,…

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