Dogs of war.

Discussion in 'Animal Advocates Support' started by Bilby, Mar 31, 2014.

  1. Bilby

    Bilby Lifetime Supporter and Freerangertarian Super Moderator

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    In the latest edition of This America Life there was a segment on dogs being used by the US army in WW2 for various purposes such as carrying messages and acting as guards. What I did not know some dogs were sent on suicide missions into enemy lines with saddlebags of explosives, a timer and a detonator. Poor doggies!:sad:
    I WW1 Allied soldiers noted the bravery, loyalty and dedication of the German Shepherds used by the German Army.
    When it comes to war commemorations I think military dogs should not be forgotten.
     
  2. ginalee14

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    You're right, they shouldn't be forgotten.
     
  3. SpacemanSpiff

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    i think they used trained seals too
     
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  5. SpacemanSpiff

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    i just remembered this story from earlier this year



    http://www.washingtonpost.com/world...d0f8f0-8f44-11e3-84e1-27626c5ef5fb_story.html
     
  6. Moonglow181

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    Ye, gods.......terrible.....sinful......how could they?

    You want to blow yourself up, go ahead...but don't use innocent victims.....and don't blow up innocent people, either. Makes me so angry.
     
  7. Irminsul

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    We got rid of suicide dogs when we made remote control bombs on tracks buuuut they were really useless. =p
     
  8. OddApple

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    Yes, an abomination. What's unbelieveable are the people numb to it.
     
  9. SpacemanSpiff

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    It's not much worse than training and using a dog to be a human helper

    sentenced to a life of guiding a blind person around...not allowed to be petted by anyone except the "master"
     
  10. McFuddy

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    I'd rather a dog get blown up then some poor kid who got drafted.
     
  11. Moonglow181

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    I guess I am lost as to what you mean here. If you went blind wouldn't you want a seeing eye dog to help you? I did not know that seeing eye dogs could not be petted by anyone else. I think if a seeing eye dog is treated well and loves the person they are helping, what is wrong with that? Some dogs need jobs to do that do not hurt them. I know german shepherds do. SOme dogs need a sense of purpose.
    Now, if any animal is being abused, that is a no no.
     
  12. Bilby

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