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2014 K9 Veterans Day recognizes brave dogs serving in a number of capacities – Military dogs, Customs dogs, Search and Rescue dogs, Border Patrol dogs, Police dogs, Secret Service dogs, Airport Security dogs, FBI dogs and more. The movement to celebrate the lives of these 4-legged heroes was started by former military dog handler, Joe […]
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