War Dogs Remembered

WAR DOGS REMEMBERED

Remembering all dogs that have served with our Armed Forces

War Dogs Remembered is a charity that was registered in 2015 by Julia Robertson, founder of Galen Myotherapy. The charity was set up to pay tribute to and raise awareness of all the dogs that have served in the military. We raise funds to educate and share knowledge around the tremendous work that these dogs have undertaken, some paying the ultimate price for their service.

As part of our activities, we are currently involved in a project to build activity trails dedicated to dogs that have served, for dogs and owners to visit, connect and engage with.

Our Misson

Our mission is to raise awareness of war dogs through activities and education. For us, it is vital that we remember the role that dogs have played in supporting armed forces personnel, and the number of lives that have been saved by their involvement and activities.

Our Vision

Through our attendance of events, creation of physical activities and through providing education about war dogs we can illustrate their dedication, loyalty and skill. This in turn will lead to greater respect and appreciation of the same qualities that can be found in all dogs.

Our Status

The charity is registered, and we fundraise in the main through donations (you can donate by following any of the links on this site).

We also sell merchandise and attend events, where we focus on the education and the role war dogs have played.

Background

The longest serving but least documented, dogs have been used in warfare since ancient times (7th Century BC) as their obedience, dedication, and loyalty combined with their speed and agility make them an invaluable asset. Their formal enrolment started in World War I and now dogs are specifically trained and selected.

Many of the modern day agility obstacles are based on tasks carried out by war dogs. A third of all dogs used in WWI were pets donated to the war effort by their owners. War dogs have been search dogs, sniffing for mines and explosives, messengers carrying orders and supplies to the front line, sentries, patrol dogs, and search & rescue dogs.

The Role Played

Despite the thousands of dogs that have helped our forces over the ages to the present day we do not have a dedicated war memorial for dogs.War Dogs Remembered wants to change that. By educating people and raising funds we hope to build a memorial to celebrate the contribution dogs have made.

Our mission is to raise awareness of war dogs through activities and education.For us, it is vital that we remember the role that dogs have played in supporting armed forces personnel, and the number of lives that have been saved by their involvement and activities. Note that our remembrance of these animals is not a celebration; it is instead a show of respect for the work that they have done, and continue to do.