Adopt a Military Dog

Have you always wanted a German Shepherd but aren't quite up to the demands of raising a puppy? In interviewing one of my chefs for the upcoming book, Lick Your Plate! Celebrity Chefs Cook For Their Dogs and Yours, I learned this this little-know fact: Thanks to H. R. 5314, civilians can now adopt a retiring military working dog.

I always thought that the soldiers actually owned their dogs but the fact is that the military does. A soldier returning home after a tour of duty may actually return to a war zone with a different dog. The dogs that are retired are the property of the U. S. military and prior to the passage of this law, only eligible to be adopted by military personnel. Now you too can own a perfectly trained, incredibly loyal, smart and beautiful working dog.

What a fabulous story. These dogs are heroes, the chef reminded me and how true. She actually grew up with a retired military dog and she told me the dog saved her brother's life.

Get thee on a list if this sound like something you might be interested in. The wait time is about a year.