About Us  Congress Passes Legislation Protecting Military Dogs
ASPCA applauds measure ensuring adoption, veterinary care for
retired military dogs December 21, 2012  NEW YORK–The ASPCA®
(The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®)
today applauds the U.S. Congress for passing legislation to
protect military dogs. Included as an amendment to the National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013, the measure
provides significant steps for the protection of retired
military dogs by streamlining the adoption process and
authorizing a system of veterinary care for the retired animals
at no expense to taxpayers. The Defense Authorization bill now
moves to President Barack Obama for his signature.   "Military
dogs are true heroes—they play a critical role in our nation's
defense," said Nancy Perry, senior vice president of ASPCA
Government Relations. "These amazing dogs have been loyal to us
in extreme circumstances and deserve to be properly cared for
and adopted into good homes after such