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jen63

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11. I know the 9/11/2001

Reply to Louisiana1976 (Reply #9)

Sat Sep 20, 2014, 06:55 PM

Sep 2014

service dogs were kept track of and treated very well. I only heard one story about an owner not being able to keep the dog. The other's, I agree, should have a "retirement" fund, just like their officers. They don't have a choice regarding their jobs.

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I hate human beings, sometimes. I really do. Coventina Sep 2014 #1

you and me both. hobbit709 Sep 2014 #2

That's what got me, too... joeybee12 Sep 2014 #5

I was under the (apparently mistaken) impression that the dogs stayed with their handlers Coventina Sep 2014 #6

Same here...maybe we assumed that beacuse you hear about joeybee12 Sep 2014 #7

or we believe the story. Wouldn't there be a id chip whistler162 Sep 2014 #8

Most definitely...nt joeybee12 Sep 2014 #10

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Woof! shenmue Sep 2014 #4

I am, too. I agree with everyone who says dogs that have served a public service should be Louisiana1976 Sep 2014 #9

I know the 9/11/2001 jen63 Sep 2014 #11