Thousands of dogs are employed by the Armed Forces. They serve as guard dogs, sentries, scouts, and detection dogs. They save countless lives. Many return injured, still loyal and fearless. Some work until age forces retirement. The military dog adoption program seeks family homes for aging and disabled warriors deemed suitable for family life.
Service dogs are trained at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio, Texas. These amazing canine warriors are sent to bases throughout the world to perform duties that save lives. Many return to Lackland when their assignment is completed. Others return because they're injured or aging, ready for retirement. Some retired dogs remain at local bases until adopted.
The more flexible your requirements, the more likely you are to find a retired dog that suits your family. Adoptable dogs range from 1-13 years old. Dogs at local and regional bases are usually disabled or aging dogs ready to retire. Young dogs may be available at Lackland Air Force Base. Some wonderful and talented canines don't make it through the rigorous training required to become an MWD.
All dogs must be neutered or spayed before released to a new home. When you adopt an MWD, you sign a contract promising this retiring warrior will not be used for work, nor will you sell your adopted dog to another party for work. It's a federal offense to use your adopted MWD for private police work. They deserve a peaceful life and devoted companionship.
Some dogs are adopted by other law enforcement agencies. When it's time to retire from work, most are adopted by their handlers. Approximately 300 per year need homes from outside the agency. The waiting list is usually 6-18 months.
After submitting an application, you'll be contacted for a follow-up interview. Handlers match the needs of the dog to a home that can meet those needs. They ask about dog handling experience, reason you want to adopt, other family members including pets, and financial ability to care for medical needs. Most retiring MWDs are not considered suitable for families with young children, cats, or small dogs. Some need to be an only pet.
Check online for additional information about dogs available for adoption. You can email or call local bases to see if any soon to be retired dogs are available in your area. The military doesn't charge a fee for the adoption. Adopting families pay to have the contract notarized. They pay to transport the dog to their home. They pay for all subsequent care needs of their new companion, including vet care necessary for preexisting conditions.
Personality traits that get working dogs through training include stubbornness, fearlessness, intelligence, devotion and loyalty to their handler. They need a pack leader to direct their independence and any lingering aggression into fun and challenging games that give them a job (a job that's fun and challenging, not dangerous). Be sure you know what commands were used to order and stop chasing, guarding, or attacking behaviors.
Can you meet the special needs of a retired or disabled K9 dog, emotionally, physically, and financially? If the answer is a definite yes, consider offering a retiring warrior a secure retirement. Breeds commonly available through military dog adoption include German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Lab Retrievers, Bloodhounds, and Beagles.
Service dogs are trained at Lackland Air Force Base near San Antonio, Texas. These amazing canine warriors are sent to bases throughout the world to perform duties that save lives. Many return to Lackland when their assignment is completed. Others return because they're injured or aging, ready for retirement. Some retired dogs remain at local bases until adopted.
The more flexible your requirements, the more likely you are to find a retired dog that suits your family. Adoptable dogs range from 1-13 years old. Dogs at local and regional bases are usually disabled or aging dogs ready to retire. Young dogs may be available at Lackland Air Force Base. Some wonderful and talented canines don't make it through the rigorous training required to become an MWD.
All dogs must be neutered or spayed before released to a new home. When you adopt an MWD, you sign a contract promising this retiring warrior will not be used for work, nor will you sell your adopted dog to another party for work. It's a federal offense to use your adopted MWD for private police work. They deserve a peaceful life and devoted companionship.
Some dogs are adopted by other law enforcement agencies. When it's time to retire from work, most are adopted by their handlers. Approximately 300 per year need homes from outside the agency. The waiting list is usually 6-18 months.
After submitting an application, you'll be contacted for a follow-up interview. Handlers match the needs of the dog to a home that can meet those needs. They ask about dog handling experience, reason you want to adopt, other family members including pets, and financial ability to care for medical needs. Most retiring MWDs are not considered suitable for families with young children, cats, or small dogs. Some need to be an only pet.
Check online for additional information about dogs available for adoption. You can email or call local bases to see if any soon to be retired dogs are available in your area. The military doesn't charge a fee for the adoption. Adopting families pay to have the contract notarized. They pay to transport the dog to their home. They pay for all subsequent care needs of their new companion, including vet care necessary for preexisting conditions.
Personality traits that get working dogs through training include stubbornness, fearlessness, intelligence, devotion and loyalty to their handler. They need a pack leader to direct their independence and any lingering aggression into fun and challenging games that give them a job (a job that's fun and challenging, not dangerous). Be sure you know what commands were used to order and stop chasing, guarding, or attacking behaviors.
Can you meet the special needs of a retired or disabled K9 dog, emotionally, physically, and financially? If the answer is a definite yes, consider offering a retiring warrior a secure retirement. Breeds commonly available through military dog adoption include German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Lab Retrievers, Bloodhounds, and Beagles.
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