Hero dogs of the blitz

[Puzzicato]

I'm not sure if there is a thread about the animals in war, but here is a very sweet article with some excellent photos! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1278928/Hero-dogs-saved-hundreds-Blitz-honoured.html Clever, clever dogs!

 

[Silver Dollar]

Great article. What a fantastic way to save a lot of folks.

 

[dhermann1]

This stuff makes me get all misty. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Puzzicato]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1302677/Judy-dogged-PoW-defied-Japanese.html another heroic dog of WWII. Her medal reads ‘For magnificent courage and endurance in Japanese prison camps, which helped to maintain morale among her fellow prisoners and also for saving many lives through her intelligence and watchfulness.’

 

[Feraud]

Great topic. Thanks for posting the articles.
I might have another article or two to post. I'll try and find 'em.

 

[HepKitty]

I don't even have to read the articles to get all misty-eyed over stuff like this but I'll read them anyway

 

[Puzzicato]

I don't even have to read the articles to get all misty-eyed over stuff like this but I'll read them anyway

Careful - I read that last one at work and had to hide the fact that I was sobbing!

 

[HepKitty]

Careful - I read that last one at work and had to hide the fact that I was sobbing!

lucky for me that I'm working from home for a few days...

 

[Deleted member 12480]

ohh i nearly cried at that too. :'( xx

 

[Miss sofia]

Yes i read that too, and yes i did well up a bit, very thought-provoking and inspiring indeed!