Pentagon Responds to Claims US Military Dogs Were Left in Cages in Afghanistan

Pentagon Responds to Claims US Military Dogs Were Left in Cages in Afghanistan
A U.S. military dog is seen at Bagram air base in Afghanistan, on March 22, 2002. Joe Raedle/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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Several animal welfare groups said that U.S. military contract dogs that were allegedly left behind in Afghanistan face “death or worse,” although a Pentagon spokesperson denied claims that working dogs were left behind in cages.

Dr. Robin R. Ganzert, president and CEO of American Humane, issued a statement Monday condemning the reported decision to leave the animals behind in Kabul.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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