Following the war, many dogs were returned to owners or given to their wartime handlers. This involved retraining so the dogs would be able to function safely in a peacetime civilian setting.
What happened to dogs during WW2?
At the beginning of World War II, a government pamphlet led to a massive cull of British pets. As many as 750,000 British pets were killed in just one week. This little-discussed moment of panic is explored in a new book.
How many military dogs have died?
Over the past five years, four military working dogs have died on operations. Three died in 2013 (two were killed in action, one died of natural causes) and one died of natural causes in 2016.
How many war dogs died in WW2?
A new book, 'The British Cat and Dog Massacre: The Real Story of World War Two's Unknown Tragedy' tells the heartbreaking, but little-known, story of the 750,000 dogs and cats euthanised upon the outbreak of WW2.
What happens to military working dogs?
Dogs not deemed fit for family life are generally channeled into work with law enforcement or the TSA, where they can put their training to good use rather than being euthanized. Still, more than 90 percent of returning MWDs go home to live with their former handlers.
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