64° OvercastHoneybees: The New Secret Weapon In Detecting Land Mines? (Video)
- May 21
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It's better to bee safe than to bee sorry. That's the attitude of a group of Croatian researchers who are training honeybees to detect the thousands of buried land mines hidden all over the Balkan country.
Navy Dolphins Make Surprising Find Off Coronado Coast (Video)
- May 20
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Two Navy dolphins trained to search for underwater explosives made a surprising discovery off the coast of Coronado. Using their keen dolphin sonar, "Ten" and "Spetz" found an extremely rare 19th century Howell torpedo.
Dogs With PTSD Get Help From Military Veterinarian (Video)
- May 10
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Ever since canine post-traumatic stress disorder became an accepted diagnosis for military working dogs, veterinarians have been trying to figure out how to treat it.
Camp Pendleton Marine To Honor Fallen Military Dog 'Cpl. Tick'
- May 9
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A military working dog named Cpl. Tick was killed on May 14, 2012 in an improvised explosive device blast. Cpl Tick's handler, Lance Cpl. Bryan Utrilla, will honor her on the one-year anniversary of her death by placing her dog tags on the Camp Pendleton cross memorial.
Military Dog Dies Trying To Save 2 Marines Killed In Insider Attack
- May 7
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An Afghan soldier shot and killed two U.S. Marines and a military working dog on May 4 in Afghanistan. According to witness reports, the dog died trying to save his handler.
Disabled Dog Welcomes Home Airman From Deployment (Video)
- April 24
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Emma the pit bull mix is unable to use her back legs due to a disorder called hemivertebrae. But that didn't stop her from welcoming her Airman dad home from deployment with as much enthusiasm as an able-bodied pooch.
Bulldog Pup 'Chesty' Made Full Marine
- April 9
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An English Bulldog puppy named Pfc. Chesty XIV, the Marine Corps' mascot-in-training, was made a full Marine this week.
Cat Missing For 13 Years Returns To San Diego Family
- April 5
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This is the tale of two cities and the prodigal son who has been reunited with the family.
Discounted Dog Adoptions At Camp Pendleton Shelter
- April 4
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The Camp Pendleton Animal Shelter has a very special place in my heart. It's where we adopted our beloved Chihuahua mix, Frida. And now's your chance - the shelter is offering a discount on dog adoptions until April 10.
Meet The Marines' Newest Mascot - Bulldog Puppy 'Chesty'
- Feb. 19
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The Marine Corps has chosen a 9-week-old pedigree English bulldog to be its newest mascot.
Home Post Readers Pay Tribute To Hero Dog Gabe
- Feb. 15
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Home Post readers have been touched by the passing of Gabe the dog this week from cancer. Gabe was a retired military working dog who was recently named 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog.
Puppy That Fell From Cliff Adopted By Marine, Will Become Therapy Dog (Video)
- Feb. 15
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Clifford, the four-month-old Chihuahua puppy that survived an 80 foot fall from a cliff in San Diego last month, has a new home. It's with Marine Gunnery Sergeant John Szczepanowski.
Ex-Military Dog Gabe, 2012 Hero Dog, Dies (+Video)
- Feb. 13
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Retired military working dog and 2012 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards winner Gabe passed away today in his owner's arms.
Cute But Deadly: Cats Kill By The Billions Each Year
- Feb. 5
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New research indicates that stray and feral cats are a real threat to other wildlife. San Diego's Humane Society and the Audubon Society weigh in on the new report.
Dog Advocate Nominated For Military Spouse Of The Year
- Feb. 5
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The Navy wife who helped create Dogs on Deployment, a non-profit that helps find temporary homes for the beloved canines of deployed troops, has been nominated as Military Spouse of the Year.
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