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Military Service Dog

SEAL fought to keep dog, got new mission

When Navy SEAL Trevor Maroshek retired from the military in 2011, his early requests to keep his service dog, Chopper, were denied. For 1 1/2 years, the Imperial Beach man fought the bureaucracy until he finally received approval. Ref. Source 6z.

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I think those that serve with these animals should be allowed to keep them. Who will know that dog better than the one who fought with the dog? It could also be very therapeutic for the retired soldier.

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I agree nothing is more important than a veteran with his veteran dog. They were a team and a new handler or the dog will not adopt well to a new partner. It is better to keep them together.

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Indeed, it is difficult and unethical to break a bond like that without cause. Let them work in unison, and retire the same way.