New K-9 legislation would provide federal funding for retired military working dogs’ medical expenses
By: Diana Stancy Correll  
It costs an average of $3,000 per year to pay for retired military working dogs’ medical expenses, according to Rep. Ron Wright.
But instead of having the K-9’s caretakers foot the bill, White wants to establish a grant program that provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations and individuals caring for retired working dogs who served in the military or other federal agencies.
“These dogs assist our federal government in ways that no man or machine could, and it’s unacceptable to me for them to live with inadequate medical care or even be euthanized in some cases after sacrificing so much for our country,†Wright, a Republican from Texas, said during a press conference on Capitol Hill Thursday.
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