Recently, an email appeared in MWDTSA’s inbox entitled, “This Sailor and His Dog Save Lives.” It turned out to be an article by longtime MWDTSA donor Duke Cannon about a care package recipient! With Duke Cannon’s permission, we are reprinting the full interview below. We are grateful for their unwavering support of MWDTSA’s mission to […] The post This sailor and his dog save lives appeared first on MWDTSA.| MWDTSA
Military working dog handlers will tell you their greatest K9 first aid priority is to prevent dog heatstroke. On this first day of summer, MWDTSA is honored to share the following safety information from Colorado State University’s James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital, reprinted with permission of the author. by Kristen Browning-Blas Never leave a […] The post Prevent dog heatstroke appeared first on MWDTSA.| MWDTSA
The Petco Foundation is investing $5,000 in MWDTSA’s care package program! This grant will help purchase supplies that can be hard to find in a combat environment. We send items such as thermometers, paw protection, grooming products, and collapsible water bowls to enhance safety and comfort for our four-legged troops. Many of the teams we […] The post Petco Foundation awards $5,000 grant to MWDTSA appeared first on MWDTSA.| MWDTSA
Looking for a military-related lesson plan to spice up social studies? MWDTSA volunteer Wendy Sotos is studying to become a Certified Humane Education Specialist. As part of her coursework, she has developed a lesson plan about military working dogs for 3rd and 4th graders. It’s free, and any interested teacher or home-school parent can download […] The post Military working dog lesson plan for 3rd and 4th graders appeared first on MWDTSA.| MWDTSA
Photo: Active duty and Vietnam veteran dog handlers stand before the Georgia State Capital in 2007, a few weeks after Dixie Whitman and Ken Besecker founded MWDTSA. That day, Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue signed MWDTSA’s request proclaiming March 22, 2007 as Military Dog Handler Day in Georgia. ********************************* Military Working Dog Team Support Association, Inc. […] The post Ken Besecker and Dixie Whitman share MWDTSA’s history appeared first on MWDTSA.| MWDTSA