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Local Hero on Four Legs: Celebrating MWD Lucca's Courageous Service in Combat Zones
Lucca, a German Shepherd/Belgian Malinois mix, served as a military working dog in Iraq and Afghanistan. These dogs, including Lucca, were essential in operations such as detecting explosives and searching for missing soldiers. Over nearly six years, Lucca participated in more than 400 missions and detected 40 explosive devices, improving safety for many.
WSU Braces for Influx of Wildlife Patients Following Nearby Facility Closure
Washington State University's Veterinary Teaching Hospital is preparing for a significant increase in injured and orphaned wildlife this spring and summer. This rise is mainly due to the closure of the Blue Mountain Wildlife facility in Pendleton, Oregon. This center previously treated wildlife from Washington, and with its closure, many animals are now expected to be sent to WSU in Pullman.
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