All tag results for 'veteran'

Wow…it is truly sad how pets get absolutely NO RESPECT when it comes to the law!

Jeremy Aguilar is a military veteran who has fought in both Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as responding to Hurricane Katrina relief with the Oklahoma National Guard.

Aguilar now has his pooch, four year old Dutch, to help him through his disabilities, but unfortunately, the selfishness of one person may sentence this dog to death.

Dutch was left with his former owner while Aguilar and his wife, Heather, drove a friend to the airport. The former owner then began to MERCILESSLY beat Dutch, first punching the dog repeatedly in the face before her hands hurt…then she used a metal pole.

The pooch finally defended himself and bit the owner on the leg and butt….and now Dutch has been labeled a vicious dog and faces euthanasia as the former owner relentless pursues legal action.

The former owner even ADMITTED to

Tags: abuse, animal cruelty, dog, dutch, jeremy aguilar, legal matters, military, pets, sad sad, service dog, veteran

Sad…shame on you United Airlines!

Jim Stanek, a disabled veteran, and his service dog, Sarge, had a DREADFUL experience trying to get to Albuquerque, NM from Knoxville, TN.

Stanek, founder of Paws and Stripes, was on his way home but his flight plans were in constant flux.

Due to mechanical issues, Stanek's original flight was canceled. But this wasn't even the beginning of his problems…

Tags: armed forces, dog, jim stanek, pets, sarge, service dog, united airlines, veteran

When Steven Spielberg decided to make the film War Horse one of the main reasons for doing it was to make sure veterans' service will never be forgotten.

Spielberg wanted to make the film to honor his father, who was a radio operator on a plane during World War II.

Spielberg said:

Tags: father, film, movie, steven spielberg, veteran, war horse