Good news for those concerned with the rights of animals. HR 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, prohibits classification of military working dogs as "equipment." Relevant summary excerpted below if you're interested in the details. Full link at the bottom.
Subtitle G - Other Matters
Section 361 -
Directs the Secretary to classify military working dogs as canine members of the Armed Forces. Prohibits their classification as equipment.
Authorizes the Secretary concerned, after determining that a military working dog should be retired and that no suitable adoption is available, to transfer the dog to the 341st Training Squadron or to another location for adoption.
Authorizes the use of frequent traveler miles to facilitate such adoptions.
Requires the Secretary to:
(1) establish and maintain a system to provide veterinary care of retired military working dogs, and
(2) create a decoration or other appropriate recognition to recognize such dogs that are killed in action or perform an exceptionally meritorious or courageous act during their service.
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