Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Retired military dog Yyacob and the canine's former handler, Payton May, reunited on Nov. 25 for the first time since their 2022 ...

K9 Veterans Day (March 13) honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. military working dogs since the 1942 War Dog Program. Military dogs have served from WWI to today, performing lifesaving roles like ...

The Department of Defense on Tuesday pushed back on reports that military working dogs were left behind in Afghanistan amid U.S. military evacuations in Kabul earlier this week. However, animals ...

SAN DIEGO — For many veterans, the transition back to civilian life can be challenging, but one nonprofit is making that journey a little easier, one loyal companion at a time. “I will say that the ...

A dog and cat who found themselves stranded on the front lines in war-torn Ukraine didn’t have to claw their way to safety — ...

Did you know dogs have a long history with militaries throughout the world, dating back to the dawning days of civilization? It's true! Over the past several millennia, dogs have been used all over ...

An eight-year quest to honor the four-legged guardians of freedom known as military working dogs will come to a culmination Monday in San Antonio. The new U.S. Military Working Dog Teams National ...

ESCONDIDO, Calif.— For military members, there is no greater moment than reuniting with family after a long deployment. But hugs and kisses aren't always reserved for spouses or children. For some in ...

On March 13, 1942, the United States launched the War Dog Program during World War II, later known as the Army K-9 Corps. However, even before that, loyal dogs had been accompanying soldiers to war.

Retired military dog Yyacob and the canine's former handler, Payton May, reunited on Nov. 25 for the first time since their 2022 separation Chris Saucedo/Getty A recently retired military dog was ...