"Four military working dogs died between 2021 and 2023 after being housed in deteriorating kennels, according to a new Pentagon watchdog report. Dozens of others suffered injuries or disease or showed signs of severe stress. The report from the Defense Department's Inspector General's office, released Thursday, revealed failures to protect dogs from extreme weather, a lack of canine engagement, staffing shortages, and widespread facility decay across 12 base kennels."
"None of the 230 dogs at the facility received the five hours of daily play and engagement required by military policy. Instead, they were walked three or four times a week for about 10 minutes, spending most of their time confined to small kennels. Nearly two dozen at the base suffered heat injuries.Investigators observed widespread stress behaviors, including repetitive spinning in tight circles and chewing on metal bowls."
Between 2021 and 2023, four military working dogs died after being housed in deteriorating kennels across multiple U.S. bases. Dozens more experienced injuries, disease, heat-related harm, and severe stress behaviors such as repetitive spinning and chewing on metal bowls. Many dogs lacked the required daily play and engagement, receiving brief walks only several times per week and spending most of their time confined to small kennels. Staffing shortages, inadequate funding prioritization for kennel upkeep, and widespread facility decay contributed to higher rates of disease, injury, behavioral problems, and interbase outbreaks.
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