Honoring Veterans, Active Duty, Reservists and K-9s

Veterans Day (November 11) honors all those who have served their country in the armed forces in war and peace. Our Run Those Dogs family appreciates the strength and sacrifice it takes to serve our country. We respect and honor those who serve, as well as those who support them at home.
As a way to say thank you for that sacrifice, Run Those Dogs always gives 10% off our pet sitting, dog walking and running services to active duty and military reservists.
Military and Police Service Dogs
Because we love animals, we also observe K-9 Veterans Day on March 13. This holiday commemorates the service and sacrifices of American military and working dogs that worked alongside our soldiers throughout history. The date marks the day when the U.S. Army’s War Dog Program first began on March 13, 1942.
There are about 2,500 war and military service dogs in service today, with about 700 serving at any given time overseas. According to retired Air Force K9 Handler, Louis Robinson, a fully-trained bomb detection canine is likely worth over $150,000. With an average of 98% accuracy in detecting bombs and drugs, others would argue that these animals are priceless. They jump from planes and rappel from helicopters. They are fearless heroes.
Chips, the most decorated military service dog, was donated to the U.S. Army in 1942. A mix of German shepherd, collie and husky, Chips was posthumously awarded the Dickin Medal, Great Britain’s most prestigious medal for animal bravery in January 2018. He was also awarded the Silver Star, a Distinguished Service Cross and a Purple Heart during the war.

Air Force military working dog, Greg, assigned to the 673d Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 17, 2018. U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña.
“Our Run Those Dogs family appreciates the strength and sacrifice it takes to serve our country. We respect and honor those who serve, as well as those who support them at home.”
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Keeping K-9s in Kevlar