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Films feature canine war buddies
They show how dogs have become heroes in helping U.S. troops.

A puppy sleeps under a U.S soldier's hat and rifles in Baquba, in Diyala province northeast of Baghdad as seen in "No Dog Left Behind." The film airs at 9 p.m. Sunday on the Military Channel, cable 104. Goran Tomasevic / Reuters

By RITA SHERROW World Television Editor
Published: 11/11/2009 2:23 AM
Last Modified: 11/11/2009 4:37 AM

The amazing efforts and sacrifices of American military men and women are justly honored by TV every Veterans Day. On Sunday, a side of war rarely seen is being told in the heartwarming documentary "No Dog Left Behind."

The 60-minute film, airing on the Military Channel, "reveals the power of the human-animal bond to comfort, heal and inspire the best in people in the worst of times and to find their humanity in the midst of dehumanizing conditions in war zones," according to press information.

It also touches on the stresses of deployment to a war zone, returning from war and specifically post-traumatic stress disorder and how dogs have become unexpected heroes in helping U.S. servicemen and women cope with life both on the frontlines and back home. With the help of SPCA International, soldiers and Marines battle huge odds and military prohibitions to try and bring their canine buddies home to safety.

For clips of the show, go online to tulsaworld.com/baghdadpups . "No Dog" airs at 9 p.m. Sunday on the Military Channel, cable 104, DirecTV 287 and Dish 195.

It is preceded at 8 p.m. by the hour-long special "War Dogs of the Pacific," a film about the U.S. Marine war dog platoons used during World War II. The film follows the men and their dogs from the invasion of Guam to operations on Saipan, Okinawa and Iwo Jima. By RITA SHERROW World Television Editor

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Some reader comments for this story were copied from "Military Channel to honor veterans, human-animal bond," which was published on 11/10/2009.

	Report Comment KYCane, Crestwood (11/10/2009 1:04:45 PM) I saw "War Dogs of the Pacific" and I teared up. It was awesome seeing the bond between Marines and their dogs - and how loyal and attached the dogs became to their handlers (and vice versa.) Even to the point where the dog of a fallen Marine protected the body, growling at anybody who'd try to come near it. Other dogs sacrified themselves protecting their handlers. Some dogs that survived WWII returned Stateside w their handlers and 'decompressed' to the point where they were around (and played with) the handler's children.
	Report Comment SRV, (11/10/2009 1:35:12 PM) I will tune in....
	Report Comment FaithnHim, Crested Butte, (11/10/2009 1:37:26 PM) For those who have not yet experienced this incredible bondit is almost beyond their human comprehension. The bond between human and animal can be, and should be, just as God intended. Powerful, trusting, loving, and REAL. Those of us who live with this connection from our animal family know the uplifting and therapeutic power this love provides. We are loved unconditionally by some of Gods simpliest creatures and yet, we could learn from "them" how to give this unconditional love that comes so naturally for these animals. St. Francis of Assisi "Patron Saint of the Animals..." understood the significance of our animal kingdom.
	Report Comment nunyerbisness, Tulsa (11/10/2009 2:19:44 PM) A perfect example here is how a native Oklahoman by the name of Will Rogers put it "If dogs don't go to heaven. . I wanna go where they go" No other relationship comes close to the bond that I have had with my dogs. Every one of them had no other mission in life than to make me happy. How anyone can beat, abuse, or abandon one is far beyond me. Hey folks. . pet a dog today. And to my fellow Veterans, enjoy the day tomorrow even if you have to work. Although not Memorial Day Raise a toast. . "to absent friends". White Four out. . .
	Report Comment slideitin2deep, tulsa (11/10/2009 2:35:38 PM) YOU KNOW I LOVE THE STORY BOUT DOGS AND COMBAT BUT ONE THAT SHOULD REALLY BE TOLD IS WHAT HAPPENED IN A TAVERN ON THIS DATE 10 NOVEMBER 1775. IN OTHER WORDS HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE UNITED STATED MARIE CORPS. SEMPER FI.
	Report Comment Moses, Jenks (11/11/2009 9:10:15 AM) A man once told me that animals don't have a soul. I must disagree. The animals I have known in my life, including the dogs and cats who have allowed me to live with them, have more soul that most people I have known. Every animal I have ever owned was abandoned. They have repaid me more than I could ever imagine for giving them a home. If you can, please stop by the animal shelter or check with an animal rescue group and find your next best friend for life! You will never regret your decision.

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