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25.01.2022 Tunnellers Friends Memorial, Scottish National War Memorial, Edinburgh, showing mice and canaries in a cage. Unveiled in 1927 Antonia Reeve and the Trustees of the Scottish National War Memorial. Both sides in the First World War dug tunnels so they could explode mines under the enemys trenches. The tunnellers took canaries and mice with them to give early warning of methane or carbon dioxide as the creatures were quickly affected by toxic gases.

25.01.2022 AWAMO would like to mention the great work our USA friends are doing to promote 24 Feb called in the USA National Service Animals Day honoring the service and sacrifice of ALL US service animals and their handlers. Just like the US -AWAMO supports not just war animals but all emergency & service animals. https://nationalserviceanimalsmonument.org/purple-poppy/

25.01.2022 ARMY175 || Army Animals From mascots to muscle military animals have always played an important role in our history. Military mascots were kept for ceremonial... purposes, as emblems for units or simply for companionship. Most were strays that were picked up along the way, with some serving through entire campaigns. Horse-power helped historic NZ Army campaigns, with more than 10,000 horses serving in German Samoa, at Gallipoli, in the Middle East and on the Western Front in WWI. Many animals, including donkeys, worked alongside troops to carry equipment, as messengers, as ambulance carriers and as comrades. In 2018, a NZ War Animal Memorial was unveiled at the National Army Museum in Waiouru to honour those animals that served alongside kiwi troops. Todays Army still sees animals working alongside units. Our Military Working Dogs are an important capability, trained to be deployed and extracted by air, land and sea. Our working dogs can aid search and rescue efforts, find explosives, and apprehend selected targets on command. #NZArmy #Army175

25.01.2022 https://www.rfi.fr//20201109-century-old-carrier-pigeon-me

24.01.2022 AWAMO would like to say thanks to Phil Weitlauf of the Michigan War Dog Memorial, USA who has designed a stand for the New Zealand war dog tribute plaque which was paid for by AWAMO. New Zealand will feature by the Australian war dog plaque supplied by the RAAF MWD Association. Images of the event will follow.

23.01.2022 Thanks to AWAMO a trial of a Peer Support Dog has begun with the Queensland Police Service. Some pics of the launch of Xena into Beenleigh Comm. A retired Greyhound will help comfort staff during times of stress. Thans also to Petstock who donated AWAMO some prodcts to pass on the Xena and other veteran service dogs AWAMO looks after.

23.01.2022 Top dog LAC Julian Young and Military Working Dog (MWD) Cooper recently took out the 'Top Dog' trophy for the third time in a row during the MWD unit's recent Patrol Certification Assessments. Every 6 months, all dog teams undergo formal assessments to certify their operational proficiency. Both dog and handler are assessed as a team. The MWD teams were assessed on a number of categories:... Obedience and agility Apprehension and detention of intruders Gunfire Habituation (stability under gunfire) Cease Attacks (recall ability after being released for an apprehension) Tracking Patrol and Pickup (wind scent detection of intruders) Social Interaction and Canine Safety Procedures Fun fact: Cooper is the oldest dog in the unit (7 years, 7 months). This is Cooper’s last certification ahead of his upcoming retirement, showing the younger dogs that age is just a number.

22.01.2022 Meet Eddie! Manitoba RCMPs very first Police Service Eagle, trained to spot rogue drones & perform mid-air takedowns near secure airspace. According to his handler, Cst Mack, Eddie is a natural drone fighter with the ability to spot targets over a mile away, and to reach speeds over 150 mph when diving for drones. While the program is still in an experimental phase, shes impressed with the results so far and believes Eddie will soon be able to report for duty.

22.01.2022 Diggers Blue Cross is on temp display at the Adelaide museum

22.01.2022 https://militaryshop.com.au/features/warAnimals.html

22.01.2022 WW1 Mk II Horse ambulance on display at the Horse Trust last weekend. Royal Logistic Corps Horse-drawn Heritage.

21.01.2022 AWAMO is pleased to support the Darwin Museum by providing a bronze plaque for WWII RNZAF dog Gunner, who bravely warned 2 Sqn anti aircraft gunner on arverage 20 minites prior to Japanese bombing attacks. Anothe unsung K9 hero of the ADF.

21.01.2022 Monument aux Pigeons Voyageurs, Lille, France Unveiled in 1936, the memorial commemorates the 20,000 pigeons killed in the war. Lille was a mining area and a stronghold of pigeon fanciers. Money for the memorial was raised by the French Association of Pigeon Fanciers.

20.01.2022 AWAMO has Registered in Scotland the "Official War and Service Animal Tartan" Description- Dark Purple Line 1: Red for the blood animals have spilt for man Line 2: Green for animals on land and army Line 3:Light Blue for Flying animals and AirForce... Line 4: Navy Blue for Maritime animals and Navy Simply the finest tartan available. Your pure new wool fabric will be woven to order using traditional methods by the world's last artisan tartan weaving mill, deep in the Scottish borders. This robust fabric has a higher thread density than usual, and is ideal for kiltmaking, or also for upholstery, in fact anywhere you'd want a really durable finish. The traditional shuttle loom finish means that a hem may be required for kiltmaking. D.C. Dalgliesh is Scotland's last authentic artisan tartan weaver. Learn more about this remarkable mill and its products on the D. C. Dalgliesh web site. We recommend the video, which shows how your tartan is woven! Note that these images are mostly computer generated. The shades of yarn our expert weavers use to create something traditional and beautiful for you may differ. But it will be traditionally correct, and simply lovely. As this fabric is woven to order, a minimum order length of four metres applies. https://www.scotweb.co.uk/tartan

20.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com//final-frame-ha/2061762710784143/

20.01.2022 AWAMO President Nigel Allsopp presents Lisa Jones Curator of the Queensland Police Service Museum a full scale black labrador and full scale equine head for the Museum service animal display.

19.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/mike.othman.18/videos/969370220223255/?eid=ARD9aUG3oCq2XEb4jszat5W7TQ6fSUekIlPwdPdkTfBBArL4OJygEt3onmJ-HzfGjXVhLSjE8vD4EzbS&hc_ref=ARRLTZPcFgrX2RbRx_ZjHwaQ2GDGTkc8ytZdglIreOYoFHan2zkkYYbwGCaB865iLbg&__xts__[0]=68.ARBQM00f9LgPYHaSMhL99kUPSxEs1i6z15XvsxA2-FK22KDPmszMdywnEULsq5w2O2-LL0Y72D27BXNQzBhg0LBbr3P96kwhtrBTNB2roei61FEMh4vP28NSt92AxcYhiqWwJON9BQb_mW_leyA-ji5fHZrH_Qmvo5vHKoDML_Y7wg2fgSKxak9h6c3i0n8bmKQ1Ez2IPJA7yabtgZZcgLjeGDBCETowBPrPW2fk4tInUJZwiucbkotpn9sgZEfa1HX1nxYaAcZj5lRssOtWxdQELNSo7Uty1Cwfe24Syk7lZCck

18.01.2022 https://nmwdm.org.uk/

17.01.2022 https://nationalserviceanimalsmonument.org/

17.01.2022 ANZAC DAY 2020 very different indeed, but I still did my mum and family proud and stood at the end of our driveway in Jimboomba Queensland Australia to remember all the fallen soldiers and they faithful animals which help keep our country safe. LEST WE FORGET

16.01.2022 Previously AWAMO has supplied childrens books to several kids hospitals and Ronald MacDonalds House in Ausralia. We are very proud to supply several kids books to both Auckland and Wellingtons Ronald MacDonalds Houses prior to Xmas.

15.01.2022 'Bushie' - the celebrated Australian War Dog Bushie was the first dog officially sent to the South African War and was a pet of the Australian Contingent.

15.01.2022 Whoever said never work with animals, clearly hadn't met Wellington the draft horse. Weighing in at three quarters of a tonne, the gentle giant spends his days greeting fans and triggering childhood memories.

13.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/fireman323/videos/586686265342220/?v=586686265342220

13.01.2022 New plaque in NZ, not an AWAMO one - but used our Pin and image.

13.01.2022 https://www.theguardian.com//magawa-the-landmine-detection

13.01.2022 https://france3-regions.francetvinfo.fr//monument-pozieres

12.01.2022 AWAMO is pleased to have help impliment and fiscally support the Queensland Police Service first official K9 Assistance dog. The dog an ex- racing Greyhound was gifted to the handler along with donations of equipment and food supplied by AWAMO by PETSTOCK and fiscal payments to the dogs training courses.

12.01.2022 https://inhousebookstore.com.au/products/ten-foot-cops

11.01.2022 Sergeant Reckless .... Thank you for your Service

11.01.2022 https://www.racing.com//2020-07-17/news-vale-chief-de-beers

10.01.2022 Military Working Dogs from the 1st MP Battalion, Colt and Volt, have been very good boys helping 8/9 RAR with their Jungle Training in Tully

10.01.2022 https://www.bbc.com//uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-53236

09.01.2022 International Dogs Day.

08.01.2022 War Animal plaques that were recently installed at Rocky Creek War Memorial Park as an initiative of the National Servicemens Association Tableland Branch. One of the plaques recognises the handlers and carrier pigeons that occupied the nine pigeon lofts spread the Atherton Tableland during WWII. The plaques will be dedicated on VP Day 2021, Sunday August 15.

08.01.2022 https://www.youtube.com/watch

08.01.2022 Walk for War Horse with the Donkeys of Scotland leading the way. Nature lovers across Scotland are being invited to take part in a special event that will not ...only get them walking the country’s beautiful landscapes but help raise vital funds for animals in need Walk for War Horse launches today* World Animal Day HQ and hopes to encourage animal lovers across the country to register interest in trekking the highlands and glens near their homes next Spring, with their horses, ponies, donkeys and dogs, while capturing on film the beauty of Scotland. It’s the idea of the Donkey Breed Society and for 10 people can register their participation and share their route. In return they will be given a purple poppy pin badge and a knitted poppy to pin on the collar of their animals and pets to show their support. And there will be prizes for best photos and most miles travelled over April 2021. COVID-19 has meant that most animal sanctuaries and rescue centres in Scotland and the UK have struggled over the past months to keep going. War Horse Memorial through its Animal Purple Poppy Fund is trying to help the most vulnerable. Kendall Young, of the Donkey Breed Society, who lives in Ayr, says the idea is to get other equine and animal organisations to take part. She says : Our members are always keen to promote the welfare of donkeys and we know that around Scotland wonderful equine and animal charities feel the same about their own good causes. This would be a great opportunity to get out into our wonderful countryside and help struggling charities. At War Horse Memorial we recently agreed partnership working with the Donkey Breed Society to further the cause of donkey welfare through a programme of education and support. With fundraising on hold for many charities because of coronavirus restrictions this is a great way to raise money through sponsorship and, because it’s not a group activity its a great way for individuals and families to keep within government guidelines while enjoying the breathtaking beauty of Scotland in the Spring. So how will it work? Anyone interested should email [email protected] to register. For a 10 registration fee War Horse Memorial will send by post a metal purple poppy pin badge and a knitted poppy to attach to collars and bridles. People are asked over the month of April to record their routes, and the number of miles walked and importantly, take photos en route. On April 30, 2021 they need to submit their log of miles covered and a selection of three photos that show Scotland at its best. Judges will award prizes for the best entries in a number of categories. See - https://bit.ly/3leYyYq

07.01.2022 The beautiful Royal Australian Air Force K9 Handlers Association memorial in Michigan USA.

07.01.2022 Ambassador Nigel Allsopp. We are honoured that Nigel Allsopp, Australian ANZAC of the year 2017 and Australia Day Citizen of the year 2019 is our very special A...mbassador representing Australia and New Zealand. We couldn’t have found anyone more illustrious and appropriate; Nigel is a veteran of military overseas deployments and a decorated police officer. He served in the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces for over 25 years, and has spent a lifetime working with animals, initially as a Military Working Dog handler. Nigel is the Founder and President of the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation (AWAMO) and the driving force behind the establishment of memorials honouring the deeds and sacrifices of animals in wars. He is a published author of ten books on Police and Military animals and is a recognised subject matter expert. Nigel has established over 30 war animal memorials all over the world. In June 2017 he opened the WWI War Animal memorial in Pozieres, France. The memorial honours all animals from all nations. Today, Nigel remains in uniform where he is an operational explosive detection dog handler for the Queensland Police Service. He is a qualified Mounted Police Officer having undertaken basic and advanced Police riding courses in California, USA and is a member of the The Australian Light Horse Association Ceremonial troop. On National Animal Day on August 23, and to show Australian support to our cause, he laid a purple poppy wreath at the Army Veterinary Corps war animal memorial in Queensland (photo 2) and over many months he has given us advice and wise counsel. We were delighted when he flew over especially to lead Ambassador representatives from Canada, America, France and New Zealand in the laying of wreaths at the unveiling of Poppy our War Horse in Ascot on June 8, 2018. Nigel tell us; Horses have been used in law enforcement for centuries. They were the fastest and surest form of transportation. Even after cars became common, many law enforcement agencies continued to use mounted patrols the world over. Mounted police are police who patrol on horseback (equestrians) they continue to serve in both rural and metropolitan areas where their day-to-day function may range from being used for crime prevention in high visibility policing roles, searching for missing persons in remote areas or in the thick of a public disorder riot. They are the ten foot cops. Ten Foot Cops is the name of Nigel’s latest book and you can buy it in the UK from Amazon now for 13.94 at this link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0648823628 See - https://bit.ly/3jcZrAd

07.01.2022 AWAMO proudly supports The Light Horse & Field Artillery Museum.

06.01.2022 One of the ex- service dogs "Danger" enjoyes his blanket donated by AWAMO.

06.01.2022 AWAMO would like to say a special thankyou to Valerie and Ros for the amazing production of this war animal quilt. We will take it to various animal shows and memorials so the public can take a look at this artwork up close.

05.01.2022 Unknown image- great story- we have a similar story in Australia dog also Gunner and used in Darwin AAA gun position. "This dogs name was gunner my uncle brought him back from WW2 he was raised and slept under my uncles anti- aircraft gun. The gun crew shared their rations to feed him. By the time he was 18 months old my uncle said he would stand up and look at the sky. If he layed back down they new all was ok. If he growled and put his hackles up they got at the ready. He new the sound of the German aircraft and my uncle said he never got it wrong. He said gunner was better than any early warning system. I’m probably the only one left in the family that knows that story now so I thought I’d tell it before it’s lost forever like many story’s must be from that time."

05.01.2022 AWAMO supports the up coming shows, if your a pet owner please support these events by attending as a exhibitor or visitor all are welcome. Melbourne Cat Lovers Show: Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 May 2021 (Royal Exhibition Building) Sydney Dog Lovers Show: Saturday 7 & Sunday 8 August 2021 (Sydney Showground) Melbourne Dog Lovers Show: Friday 22 to Sunday 24 October 2021 (Royal Exhibition Building) Sydney Cat Lovers Show: Dates to be announced shortly (Sydney Showground)... https://dogloversshow.com.au/melbourne/book-a-stand/

05.01.2022 [ÉVÉNEMENT] Journée mondiale des animaux A l'occasion de la journée mondiale des animaux nous mettons à l'honneur nos fidèles compagnons

03.01.2022 Ladies in WA make a poppy display for Remembrance Day, with a few purple poppies for war animals.

03.01.2022 Wonderful art work with a horse shoe.

03.01.2022 A temporary, heartwarming antidote to the seething cauldron of hatred and violence that currently envelops us.

03.01.2022 Postponed from his 98th birthday party, today we were able to do the belated presentation of two new medals for Smoky to Bill Wynne at the Smoky & Dogs of All Wars Memorial in Cleveland Metro Parks, Rocky River Reservation.

02.01.2022 https://youtu.be/0-cVaywGFPw

01.01.2022 WWII Ambulance in UK.

01.01.2022 President Mike Shortland and Sarah Brett with AWAMO plaques in Kununurra. The President and committee were most grateful for your sending them to us, and we are going forward with planning their addition to our ANZAC Hill memorial site. At this point we are planning for them to have their own little local rock next to our main one, and are planning at this point to dedicate them on the War Animal Day next February.

01.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/NZDefenceForce/videos/635404416963920/