05/26/2025
Today, we honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country — and we also remember the courageous animals who stood beside them. 🐾❤️
Throughout history, dogs have served with unwavering loyalty, protecting, rescuing, and comforting soldiers on and off the battlefield.
Here are just a few of the incredible canine heroes we honor today:
🐾 Stubby – A brave Boston Terrier mix who served in World War I. Stubby warned troops of gas attacks, found wounded soldiers, and even captured an enemy spy — earning the rank of Sergeant!
🐾 Nemo A534 – A Vietnam War hero who, even after being wounded, protected his handler from enemy forces until help arrived.
🐾 Cairo – A Navy SEAL working dog who helped in the mission that led to the capture of Osama bin Laden.
🐾 Lucca – A Marine Corps German Shepherd who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, detecting explosives and saving countless lives. She completed over 400 missions without a single human casualty before retiring with honor.
These remarkable animals remind us of the deep bond between humans and their four-legged companions, even in the most difficult of times.
At VCA we proudly salute all the heroes — furry and human — who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. 🕊️
Today and every day, we remember. 🇺🇸
