WET, SLOPPY KISSES ARE THEIR REWARD

The Army captain is happy to receive such appreciation – because his patients are dogs.

He helps run Britain’s only military hospital dedicated to saving the canine heroes risking their lives daily in Afghanistan fighting the Taliban alongside Our Boys, Girls and US troops.

As the “war dogs” play a greater role in the conflict – sniffing out roadside bombs or finding hidden ammo dumps – the number of four-legged casualties has been rising steadily.
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Dogs with blast injuries and others that have been shot and beaten by the Taliban are nursed back to health at the Defence Animal Centre in Melton Mowbray, Leics.

The incredible facility ensures every patient gets the best treatment.

Manned by five vets, the base has heated kennels, a hydrotherapy pool for pain relief and even services such as massage physiotherapy to help the battle-scarred dogs.

Last month alone it treated 189 animals – those working in Afghanistan and others on security duties in the UK.