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*Dogs Behind the Dogs at War’Campaign to Enlist Canines In War Service Opens Jan. 24By Gretchen SmithA patriotic call to colors will be sounded for Washington dogs in a campaign for canine recruits to enlist in the great army of civilian •‘dogs behind the dogs at war, to be held from January 24 to Frebruary 8 throughout the Capital. Campaign and drive-blase Washington should really take notice of this new money-raising effort, which is perhaps the most unique of the many hundreds launched in the long history of Capita campaigns.All aogs classed as K-9 4-Fs will be given a chance to do their bit by tugging at master’s pocketbook and asking for a contribution which will enable them to “join up” with the Civilian Canine Corps.The scheme to allow dogs physically or otherwise disqualified for service in Dogs for Defense to Join in the war effort was started last February in New York by a leader of the organization whose prize-winning fox terrier was debarred from service because of his size.This dog lover figured that if his little pooch were too small to fight there ought to be some way for him to help other dogs in service, just as he helps other men fight, by buying bonds. So out of this thought stemmed a plan whereby K-9 4-Fs are given the chance to wag patriotic tails, proudly conscious that they also serve with their brothers and sisters in the Army, Navy. Marine Corps and Coast Guard.Eligible Dogs.From his thought, War Dog Fund was born. Every dog owner can give his pet the chance to serve as private or general in the Army or seaman or admiral in the Navy by a contribution to the War Dog Fund. Money raised by “enlistment fees” in the civilian dog army will be used to process dogs for active duty.The Army pays for the training of members of the K-9 Corps, but does not cover the $10 cost of processing a dog before it enters the corps. Members of Dogs for Defense, the organization which procures dogs for the armed forces, donate their time, tires and gasoline to recruiting and examining new enlistments for fitness. But funds are needed for registration, examination, crating and shipping dogs to induction centers, as well as to pay veterinarians to assure the physical condition of the dogs before they are reshipped from induction centers to one of the military training depots.There are many of these training and receiving centers throughout the country, one of the most important being at Front Royal, Va., about 65 miles from Washington. This charge is now being carried by the War Dog Fund so that every enlistment of a K-9 4-F means so much more money available for this “doggie” contribution to the war effort.James W. Austin of New York, chairman of the War Dog Fund for Dogs for Defense. Inc., has announced enthusiastic response fromdog owners throughout the Nation to the enlistment scheme for their pets.Ratings Issued.An owner, it is explained, may sign up his dog as a private in the Army or Marine Corps or a seaman in the Navy or Coast Guard by paying $1 to the War Dog Fund. Larger sums can give a dog higher ranks ranging to general in the Army or admiral in the Navy by paying $100. “Lady dogs” may be signed up for enlistment in the WACS, WAVES or SPARS. For enlisting his pet for service a subscriber will receive a certificate, in addition to a composition collar tag for the dog.When the campaign opens in Washington, the official recruiting will be supervised by Sergt. Pappy, a German shepherd owned by Jerry Strong, broadcaster for Station WINX. Sergt. Pappy holds an honorable medical discharge from the Army, to which he gave valuable but secret service.Mrs. Spencer Waters, a newcomer to the Capital from New York, is chairman of a committee of prominent Washington women who will sponsor the War Dog Fund campaign. Booths supplied with enrollment forms for enlistment of K9 4F’s will be placed in stores, hotels and theaters throughout the city.Members of JANGO, under the direction of Miss Sara Louise Jones, will be in charge of the booths. Mrs. Waters will be assisted by Miss Helen Cornelius, co-chairman; Mrs. Edwin M. Watson, Mrs. Robert Patterson, Mrs. Ralph Bard, Mrs. Littleton C. F. Hambley, Mrs. Harold Beresford Butler. Mrs. Conger Pratt. Mrs. Carl M. Spainhour. Mrs. Eldridge Jordan, Mrs. John W. Clark. Mrs. Raymond E. Jones, Mrs. Frank H. Higgins, Baroness Stackleberg and Mrs. Hays Kroner. She also will be assisted by a junior committee headed by Miss Catherine Hambley, assisted by Miss Sally Sheffield, Miss Emily Meyers, Miss Laura Hallie Walker and Miss Jones.SIUwd.1JcMDCPresident Roosevelt heads the list of dog lovers who has enlisted his pet'for service, Falla now holding the rank of private in the Armv Incidentally the little White House Scottie is among those too small for active service.Washingtonians who have enlisted their dogs are J. Edgar Hoover, whose G-Man is now a seaman in the Navy; Walter Prendegast, with Seaman Peter; Mrs. E. G. Stoddart. proud owner of Chief Petty Officer Toby; Mrs. K. F. Trimingham, jr., with WAVE seaman. Little Dame Marcus; Mrs. Earl Whitaker, whose Scamp is now gunner’s mate; Mrs. Carlton Wood, with Sergt. Pall Mall, and many others. Announcement has just been made of enlistment of Whiskers, pet of James F. Byrnes, chairman of the Economic Stabilization Board, as a seaman in the Navy.AchaGermerbe itersa tlt; DAI chu A paig and be j chamaitionMrsatMrs of t will cha of t T byicarsendousensenprei
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Washington Evening Star
Washington, Washington-DC, US
Sun, Jan 16, 1944
Page 34
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