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PETS FOR G.I.SVeteran war dogs no longer suitable (or combat because of over age and not adaptable to scout duty are being assigned to army convalescent hospitals as pets and mascots for recuperating patients. If a hospitalized veteran Soldier becomes attached to an individual dog, he may assume full ownership and take the dog home with him when he recovers and is released from the service. **•Dogs given to the hospitals are those whose donors do not wish them returned, cannot be located or are willing to relinquish their claim to the dogs.The dogs have undergone retraining by the quartermaster corps at its war dog training center at Fort Robinson. Neb., to remove U undesirable or aggressive traits acquired by reason of former training or combat duty. They have been given obedience training to reemphasize response to fundamental commands such as come, sit and stay. Each veteran who acquires a dog is given instructions in the care and handling of doge.
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Farmington Times Hustler
Farmington, New Mexico, US
Fri, Jun 29, 1945
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