The Inspector General's report documented neglect affecting military dogs at bases nationwide, including Miramar, Camp Pendleton and Naval Base San Diego.

On March 13, 1942, the United States launched the War Dog Program during World War II, later known as the Army K-9 Corps. However, even before that, loyal dogs had been accompanying soldiers to war.

An Office of the Inspector General report found that poor kennel conditions and a lack of enough caretakers can result in health issues, death.

The Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (OIG) found that military working dogs at bases in San Diego were kept in conditions that exposed them to inclement weather, contamination and ...

Four military working dogs died between 2021 and 2023 after being housed in deteriorating kennels, according to a new ...

At least four military working dogs died after being housed in kennels that a recent Defense Department inspector general report called unsatisfactory.

San Diego County military bases have failed to provide proper shelter and care for many of their working canines, ...

The 928th Military Working Dog Detachment, based in Newtown, is the only unit of its kind in the entire U.S. military’s ...

The Pentagon inspector general recommended the military reduce the number of military working dogs until there are enough caretakers to provide all dogs with satisfactory care.

The Department of Defense on Tuesday pushed back on reports that military working dogs were left behind in Afghanistan amid U.S. military evacuations in Kabul earlier this week. However, animals ...