While working together, military dogs and handlers build cherished friendships.

He did everything in his power and his dog's reaction is priceless.

Our canine companions help out the blind; their noses help find both the lost and the dangerous. But it's really their love that helps our military men and women recover.

They came out in the rain to show respect.

Were you looking for the cutest picture ever? Here you go! Meet the Boston Police Department's fuzziest new recruit, Tuco! Words can't express how adorable this picture is! He sure has a long way to go in order to grow into that vest, but I have no doubt he will wear it well!

Jason Bos and Cici have been all over the world together detecting bombs and saving countless lives.

These dogs are true heroes.

Erick was diagnosed with PTSD after serving 16 years in the Army National Guard.

The search and rescue dogs that helped with rescue efforts on 9/11 didn't ask for rewards. These amazing canines searched the rubble of Ground Zero tirelessly for weeks and saved hundreds of lives. Ten years after the World Trade Center attack, the search and rescue dog community came together to honor these fearless canines with a ceremony at Liberty Park in New York City.

The current stance on dogs in the military is that they are "excess equipment" -- they are considered property of the United States military, rather than living soldiers. After one dog, Layka, risked her life to save Staff Sergeant Julian McDonald and his squad -- which resulted in Layka taking gunfire and losing a limb -- Staff Sgt. McDonald had no choice but to fight for her life in return. Although many people thought that Layka would be too aggressive, McDonald fought to adopt her, and she is now an integral part of his family. He still lets her find bombs and perform bite exercises to "satisfy her curiosity" and relieve stress, but at home Layka has adapted into just another gentle family dog.