Military Working Dogs are classified as equipment. When the military is done with them, they are excess equipment & there is no further responsibility for them. Their civilian medical bills are expensive.
Working with the woman who was able to get this matter brought before Congress, Lisa Phillips, NC Rep Jones & CT Sen Blumenthal introduced The Canine Member of the Armed Forces Act.
The amendment changes the classification of MWDs to canine members of the Armed Forces, requires non-profit provided veterinary care for retired MWDs & establishes policies to help with transporting retired MWDs. It uses no tax-payer money. It does not take away from human Veterans' care.
Support all MWDs when this is presented to you for your signature. It's the right thing to do. Bo would want you to