Dogs serving in the armed forces around the world do more than just play catch and wag their tails. While undergoing extensive military training, the dogs are coached in commands that require them to hold their barks in situations of combat, lest they reveal their position to the enemy. They are taught to respond to military-specific hand gestures and verbal orders by their handlers. They are educated in sniffing out bombs and rounding off criminals. Clothed in protective military gear, these dogs of war play equal companions to soldiers. There is really no significant difference in the way they experience war.

But what happens to these war dogs once they retire from the service? What does the future hold for these canine comrades who save over hundreds of soldier lives in war? By the time they turn eight or nine, they have nearly reached the end of their employable life. While some are “put down” for unavoidable medical reasons, there are still others who are placed in new, loving homes.

In INDIA, the fate of war dogs such as Labradors and German shepherds, is anything but hopeful. As soon as they retire from service, they are euthanized. The army believes their post-military care to be an expensive prospect, in tandem with their knowledge of “sensitive locations” which can’t be risked if they are given up for civilian adoption.While in US, UK and Russia ,90% of these dogs are adopted by servicemen ,their handlers and rest by Civilians.

We have great respect to our militants and we should have to be......but Can't these dogs deserve the same.

We are not even capable of providing the same dignity and respect and restful life to these dogs.