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We would like to say Thank You to ALL service members this Veteran’s Day, including those with 4 legs! Here are 10 facts about Military Working Dogs (MWDs) - There are about 2500 MWDs in service with about 700 serving overseas. - Dogs officially fought alongside American troops starting in WWII although historically it dates back to the Revolutionary War. ... - The US military has puppy development specialists who work with puppies from birth until they begin training at roughly 6 months. - The military working dog breeding program is based out of Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. - Roughly 50% of dogs make it through training. - The average career of a MWD is 8-9 years. Over 90% of retired MWDs are adopted by their handlers. - Many retired MWDs find service in law enforcement after retiring from the military. - Not all MWDs are German Shepherds. Many branches will use Labrador Retrievers as they are highly trainable for bomb or drug detection. The elite Navy SEALS use Belgian Malinois for their compact size and ability to jump from planes and rappel from helicopters. Dutch Shepherds are also used. - The value of a fully trained bomb detection dog is over $150,000! - Rin Tin Tin originally was a German war dog before being rescued from the battlefield by an American soldier. He later became a famous movie star! See more

Thank you for your service!

November is Senior Pet Wellness Month! Do you have a beloved senior pet in your family? There are many ways you can make a difference in your furry friend's life so you can enjoy many more happy, healthy years together. Follow these tips to keep your senior pets feeling their best through their golden years!

Today is National Pit Bull Awareness Day." Pictured below is an employee's American Bully, Gracie. Not a Pitbull but often mistaken as one. She is described as sweet, loving, goofy, couch hog and a bit on the crazy side but much loved by her family! If you own one of these goofball's, please share a picture below!

It's Friday! As we roll into the Halloween weekend, keep these helpful reminders in mind. Stay safe and keep your fur babies safe as well. If you have a fun picture of your pet in costume, please share with us!

Happy National Cat Day! Do you have a picture of your kitten mitten you would like to share? Do you have a favorite breed? Drop us a comment!