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ButterflyEffect · 4058 days ago · link · · parent · post: Sniffing Out Bombs In Afghanistan: A Job That's Gone To The Dogs : NPR
This article raises the question of how ethical it is to use animals in a war zone. I think in this case the dogs are very beneficial both in terms of helping find IEDs, but also in terms of providing more companionship for their handlers. It's a win-win situation in that you have an animal that is very good at finding objects, and can also bond with people.