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Pigs Used in Explosives Tests in Britain

Critter News

Some 119 pigs were used in the research at the Government's military research laboratory Porton Down, near Salisbury, between 2006 and 2009. The tests "saved many lives" in Iraq and Afghanistan due to improvements in post-traumatic techniques, junior defence minister Quentin Davies said.

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Service Members Get a Second Chance with Service Dogs

4 The Love Of Animals

Established in 2008, the mission of The Dublin Dog Foundation is to foster the therapeutic and service roles of dogs in the development, support, and inspiration they provide to their human companions. “It was a very simple decision for us to partner with them to support their efforts and the needs of the soldiers that benefit from them.&#.

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