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For as long as there have been wars, dogs have been saving lives and helping in extraordinary ways. They have guarded posts and supplies, carried messages, sniffed out wounded soldiers under rubble, exposed ambushes, hauled machine guns and supplies, and also gave comfort to men dying on the battlefields. There courage and devotion makes for inspirational reading.
Sergeant Stubby
Sergeant Stubby
Meet "Sergeant Stubby," one of the most famous dogs of WW1. Watch the video below to find out what he was famous for.
Mutt the French Dog
Mutt the French Dog
Meet "Mutt the French Dog." He was a wartime Frenchie owned by the YMCA. It would be his job deliver cigarettes to members of the US Army’s 11th Engineers.
When he arrived in the trenches, not only would the soldiers be able to take a well-deserved cigarette break, but Mutt would also raise their spirits and be a short-term therapy dog.
Pelorus Jack
Pelorus Jack
Pelorus Jack was a famous naval mascot. He was named after a dolphin who would swim alongside boats and steamers between Wellington and Nelson. Click on the picture to find out more about this wonderful bulldog.
Listen to this wonderful story written by a New Zealand author, dedicated to Freda the mascot of the New Zealand Rifle Brigade 5th Battalion.
The dogs of war Article from Stuff NZ.docxNew Zealand dogs played a big part in the war. Read this article to find out more about them.
If you would like to read some more incredible stories on dogs who served in the war, here is a selection of books you can check out at the Grey District Library.
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