Retired Military Dogs Find New Homes Thanks to This Navy SEAL

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  • Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
  • Military dogs often return from service broken and damaged, but the lucky ones end up with Mike Ritland of the Warrior Dog Foundation in Texas. #InsideEdition

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  • @2TMarie
    @2TMarie 3 роки тому +138

    OMG!
    To euthanize a retired, service dog, is like jailing a homeless vet! Shameful!!
    Thank you so much, for taking them and caring for them, like they deserve!!

    • @acrazyweeb7225
      @acrazyweeb7225 2 роки тому +23

      Not really, more like killing a retired military vet.

    • @CWG-op9td
      @CWG-op9td 5 місяців тому

      @@acrazyweeb7225 I agree with you 💯

  • @morningsunshine8327
    @morningsunshine8327 6 років тому +736

    So these dogs serve our communities and country and our way of paying them back is by putting them to sleep when they're no longer seen as useful? We should do better. Our vets and our their pets deserve better. These dogs deserve better.

    • @miixle5905
      @miixle5905 5 років тому +17

      MorningSunshine agreed

    • @coldwynn
      @coldwynn 4 роки тому +13

      Yeah, we should do a lot better.

    • @ffmm2078
      @ffmm2078 4 роки тому +1

      They served Dr Afia Siddiqui well.

    • @KristinaUSA-x5n
      @KristinaUSA-x5n 3 роки тому +2

      And they need to give me credit for my service.

    • @scoutsaresilentdeath8775
      @scoutsaresilentdeath8775 3 роки тому +10

      Ok, as a former member of a Government Agency I can say this. When us vets aren't useful anymore they try to put us down too. Look into local VA hospitals, see how bad it is

  • @ijvo1951
    @ijvo1951 6 років тому +509

    When I was 4 years old my next door neighbor was a retired Military Dog Handler and retired with his dog. That dog was my first best friend, I would wander over there and set on the back stairs with the dog and have long discussions, and he would listen to me.

  • @jmac6750
    @jmac6750 3 роки тому +178

    “If I get bit, it’s my fault”
    Wow if only more people had this same level of responsibility.

  • @williamflores2079
    @williamflores2079 6 років тому +834

    We should not euthanize any of these dogs!these dogs served our country at the same level or even more than any of our human soldiers!Euthanizing these dogs is a shame to this country!

    • @MsSuprfly
      @MsSuprfly 6 років тому +15

      Amen on that🐾🇺🇸

    • @williamflores2079
      @williamflores2079 6 років тому +30

      Jurassic Mellon sometimes they do and even if they don’t they still served our country and the least we can do is take care of them.Even from a financial stand point it’s stupid euthanizing them because the taxpayer pays thousands of dollars to train EACH dog

    • @bigslugbugyes5650
      @bigslugbugyes5650 6 років тому

      Eemeli Rantanen how is saying do 4 times mean your angry

    • @platanito4494
      @platanito4494 6 років тому

      Nigga what ?
      A dog isn’t at the same level as a human

    • @williamflores2079
      @williamflores2079 6 років тому +19

      MrLegit FTW some of these dogs save countless of our soldiers because they serve many duties we do not such as sniffing bombs and defending posts which is something a human can’t do as good as a dog

  • @JayMac95
    @JayMac95 6 років тому +323

    As a vet myself Id be so willing to adopt one or even 2, as soon as I purchase my first home. Then they can have all the space and freedom rather than a one bedroom apartment. Thank you Warrior Dog for looking after our battle buddies

    • @coldwynn
      @coldwynn 4 роки тому +12

      They gave because they can love.

    • @inekev6566
      @inekev6566 3 роки тому +15

      All this dogs deserve a warm loving home

    • @Rocio36800
      @Rocio36800 2 роки тому +9

      Thank you ❤️😊

    • @addictrogue516
      @addictrogue516 2 роки тому +1

      Have you accomplished the goal yet sir ?

    • @JayMac95
      @JayMac95 2 роки тому +4

      @@addictrogue516 I have actually. Thank you

  • @sadthisisme8031
    @sadthisisme8031 6 років тому +353

    All dogs deserve good homes

    • @yeah3919
      @yeah3919 6 років тому

      Hi Im Diana those too

    • @teddysablegsd3336
      @teddysablegsd3336 4 роки тому +7

      Especially those who serve and military personnel deserve a family.

    • @jerrycraig6522
      @jerrycraig6522 3 роки тому +1

      Yes they do!!!

  • @gwafamhe4056
    @gwafamhe4056 2 роки тому +3

    I salute you sir for giving this dogs more years to stay. Dont put them to sleep its unfair to them. GOD BLESS

  • @scottyfarras8655
    @scottyfarras8655 4 роки тому +9

    Rudy is the luckiest pup ever , he’s got an awesome life now

  • @jeffantypasandbalbeewarthu899
    @jeffantypasandbalbeewarthu899 6 років тому +126

    Need more heroes like you, to pts a healthy dog that served our country, wtf, I can't understand it. Its murder to kill a healthy animal , especially a dog that has served side by side with our brothers and sisters. Just can't wrap my head around it

  • @cynthia3216
    @cynthia3216 6 років тому +188

    Thank you for filming this about warrior dogs getting new homes! Bless everyone from Mike and his crew to the people who give them homes.

  • @Athena124
    @Athena124 3 роки тому +62

    This is heartbreaking. I always thought retired working dogs lived the end of years with their handler. I do think that happens a lot, but it isn’t guaranteed I guess. Glad this organization exists. We must take care of those who keeps us safe, and that includes our furry four legged soldiers and officers.

  • @alexm5545
    @alexm5545 9 днів тому +2

    May god bless all these poor dogs that have working so hard and most selfish people neglect and abusive them. May god bless all these dogs, please. 🙏

  • @stevelee4653
    @stevelee4653 3 роки тому +5

    this is wonderful for the k9's.. I am very happy to see someone is helping these Beautiful animals our 4 legged vets find good homes.. and to feel like a normal dog. with love and compassion!!! awesome story!!!!

  • @alrighty6898
    @alrighty6898 2 роки тому +45

    The heck, they forced the dogs into these roles then kill them if no one wants them

  • @DJ-xs4pl
    @DJ-xs4pl 6 років тому +100

    This is an awesome protecting program, I love that it is being done for these four legged friends, that has given their life for training to help us. ❤👍

    • @tree3y763
      @tree3y763 6 років тому +1

      Please give tribute to Tara Fares she was murdered today in Iraq in Baghdad right outside a chaldean church
      She was very famous Iraqi model
      She lived in Ankawa ( a Christian city in northern iraq ) but was visiting the capital
      She was only 22
      Yes iraq is safer but some tragedies still happy

    • @DJ-xs4pl
      @DJ-xs4pl 6 років тому +3

      @@tree3y763 ,,prayers for Tara and her family, I just pray for this world to have peace. So, we all can live happily..😊😔

  • @77mary23..
    @77mary23.. 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for your service is very much appreciated by millions.

  • @kelssierapp4616
    @kelssierapp4616 6 років тому +62

    You're such an Amazing Person!!
    No one left behind!!
    They matter too
    Much Love and Respect From California

  • @MsSuprfly
    @MsSuprfly 6 років тому +58

    Amen for Mike and his Warrior Dog Foundation, every warrior dog deserves a wonderful life of retirement,. Bless them all.. 🇺🇸🐾💙

    • @cybercat29
      @cybercat29 2 роки тому

      🐶❤

    • @saanenai3875
      @saanenai3875 2 роки тому +1

      Yes so true they take care us and government should take of them with financial

  • @stacbee1001
    @stacbee1001 2 роки тому +21

    Wowww that's so disrespectful to put them down after serving!!! Thank you for saving them!!💗👍💗💗💗

  • @rickymendoza8605
    @rickymendoza8605 6 років тому +89

    I'm really about to adopt a dog from here now 👍

  • @maryw3989
    @maryw3989 2 роки тому +15

    I love that this man is taking these dogs in and saving them from being euthanized these dogs deserve so much more than death when their service in our military ends

  • @terrireynolds8486
    @terrireynolds8486 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you to all men & women even dogs for serving your country!!!

  • @jbzhummerh2gamer
    @jbzhummerh2gamer 6 років тому +67

    This mans is so sweet, I'm sharing this on all of my social media.

  • @danandco.452
    @danandco.452 4 роки тому +9

    That's disgusting that they euthanise them - they've served your nation. Thank you Warrior Dogs for your continued service!

  • @stevenhulbert7540
    @stevenhulbert7540 3 роки тому +1

    Been a shelter volunteer for years. Thank you Mr Ritland for your service in the Teams and thank you for providing this necessary bridge from enforcement to civilian life. "Let them be dogs", exactly what I do with the pits and other dogs I socialize at the shelter. Ms Daniel, thank you for your dedication and service to these forgotten dogs who deserve to live a regular life, utmost respect to both of you!

  • @jeannemarie3704
    @jeannemarie3704 3 роки тому +22

    Our vet dogs deserve love and forever home after their service. ✌ 💘 🇺🇸 thank you for your love and compassion and dedication to keeping these veterans alive and to new homes

  • @cultured_recruit_legionary
    @cultured_recruit_legionary 6 років тому +106

    Is this the Longest Inside Edition video ever ?

    • @javierperez246
      @javierperez246 6 років тому +3

      No

    • @MsSuprfly
      @MsSuprfly 6 років тому +2

      And your point is?? 🐾🇺🇸

    • @antisocialpotato7631
      @antisocialpotato7631 6 років тому

      More like a documentary

    • @tree3y763
      @tree3y763 6 років тому +1

      Please give tribute to Tara Fares she was murdered today in Iraq in Baghdad right outside a chaldean church
      She was very famous Iraqi model
      She lived in Ankawa ( a Christian city in northern iraq ) but was visiting the capital
      She was only 22
      Yes iraqi is safer but some tragedies still happy

    • @yanniz1431
      @yanniz1431 6 років тому +1

      no there was a video 37 minutes long.

  • @SolaceHuntsman
    @SolaceHuntsman 5 років тому

    Can we applaud this gentleman?

  • @mikaa4898
    @mikaa4898 2 роки тому +1

    Thank u so much for your service everybody!

  • @77mary23..
    @77mary23.. 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for your service is very much appreciated by millions.

  • @SM-br5os
    @SM-br5os 2 роки тому +1

    This is heartbreaking.. u just kill them?? U trained them to die for us and this is what they do??? THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for this organization and THANK YOU TO ALLLLLL THE VETS, MAN AND DOG!!!

  • @nonameneededd
    @nonameneededd 6 років тому +19

    This brought me to tears! To the WARRIOR DOG FOUNDATION- THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for all your amazing work with these beautiful doggos!!!! 🐶🐶🐶💜💜💜

  • @tuckaid3283
    @tuckaid3283 6 років тому +22

    You’re just now covering this? Mike ritland has been my idol for years!

    • @MikeRitland
      @MikeRitland 6 років тому +2

      Thank you for your support!

  • @shirleybriggs7746
    @shirleybriggs7746 Рік тому

    Inspirational the dogs deserve a life after service

  • @kimf825
    @kimf825 3 роки тому

    Mike this is awesome, what you do is a gift of loving human kindness. To repay the self sacrificing nature of these four legged friends of man. You and yours deserve all Respect for your efforts. God bless you all!

  • @treatsandtravels06
    @treatsandtravels06 6 років тому +33

    I work on a military installation and in the past if the handler didn’t take the dog, they were adopted out. We were fortunate to adopt one ❤️

  • @SM-br5os
    @SM-br5os 2 роки тому +1

    Damn I love these animals so much.. this made me cry

  • @midge3149
    @midge3149 6 років тому +31

    I never really thought about what happened to military and police dogs when they retire.

    • @Tootsie-yj1rz
      @Tootsie-yj1rz 3 роки тому +4

      Me either I always thought they retired with their handler.

  • @cherylb2008
    @cherylb2008 2 роки тому +1

    Mike’s UA-cam channel is tremendous. I respect him SO much. I’m impressed inside edition covered him, really good.

  • @emeralddiamonds6647
    @emeralddiamonds6647 3 роки тому +11

    I’ve been begging my mom to adopt a retired military dog, and she said yes!!!

  • @ilovemymanlol
    @ilovemymanlol 6 років тому +191

    Who else scrolls through the comments while watching ?!

  • @davidgarratt5754
    @davidgarratt5754 2 роки тому

    you people deserve a medal good luck to you

  • @Avocetexotics
    @Avocetexotics 4 роки тому +2

    This is amazing to watch! I have always wanted to be in the Army and recently decided that my passion for animals was bigger than my passion for the military. I still wanted to do something that mattered and helped the people and aninals who fought for my freedom. I want to be a dog trainer and have thought for years that I wanted to start a kennel for retired military and police dogs or the dogs that didn't pass the tests to be deployed. I have done a ton of research and will continue researching and gaining experience until I am capable to start the rescue I dream of having.

  • @johndcht5905
    @johndcht5905 4 роки тому +12

    Thank you Mike Ritland for this wonderful foundation. I respect you sir. Salute

  • @bb818usa
    @bb818usa 4 роки тому

    Thank You Warrior Dog Foundation.

  • @americanlee6409
    @americanlee6409 3 роки тому +1

    This is awesome! Love Dogs and the people who save them.

  • @lunarialucille3066
    @lunarialucille3066 5 років тому +1

    Thank you for doing this for the poor doggos!

  • @silveriina3278
    @silveriina3278 6 років тому +1

    If a dog has served their purpose and looking for a home then they should never be euthanized.

  • @DestroyerOfLiberasts
    @DestroyerOfLiberasts Рік тому +2

    Anybody who thinks that these dogs who gave their lives to service need to be euthanized for whatever reason - doesn't deserve to be called human.

  • @suryeysays622
    @suryeysays622 5 років тому

    This is one incredible man. Just watching his "gate" as he walks points direct and firm to his high moral values and inner strength.

  • @BP-yc5nk
    @BP-yc5nk 3 роки тому +11

    Wonderful people! Beautiful dogs. Love how they didn’t give up on these beautiful souls.

  • @carlosfernandez1
    @carlosfernandez1 4 роки тому

    Dogs were my first best friends since I was born. (Btw my fathers were my fathers). I talk to dogs...they talk to me. Thanks for your service and work. Love what you do.

  • @miscellaneousyt5605
    @miscellaneousyt5605 6 років тому +40

    This guy is awesome!!!

  • @LifebytheBook
    @LifebytheBook 4 роки тому

    Mikes book: "Team Dog" is awesome! Great spokesman and practices what he preaches!

  • @jeffantypasandbalbeewarthu899
    @jeffantypasandbalbeewarthu899 6 років тому +31

    This one tugged at my heart strings

  • @klarytorres7144
    @klarytorres7144 6 років тому +98

    First I love dogs 🐶🐕

  • @heigmannbex1666
    @heigmannbex1666 2 роки тому

    Thank you! Just thank you!

  • @samanthabailey6042
    @samanthabailey6042 5 років тому

    I first found out about the struggle to keep these dogs in retirement homes as apposed to euthanazia when I watched rex Megan leavey film. I now support our UK MDW retirement organisation rehoming ex military dogs. Amazing dogs deserve amazing retirements

  • @oldschooladkwhitetails215
    @oldschooladkwhitetails215 5 місяців тому +7

    I donate to this organization as much as I can. Mike is an amazing human being for doing what he is doing and done!!

  • @walterdampier1680
    @walterdampier1680 4 роки тому +1

    If there is one with out a home my wife and I will take him or her and give them a good home and take great care of him or her Glenn

  • @marionsullivan1445
    @marionsullivan1445 8 місяців тому

    Hero true and true

  • @koukiyamada3760
    @koukiyamada3760 4 роки тому

    God bless you ..God bless you

  • @judyhoffman1359
    @judyhoffman1359 2 роки тому

    Thanks for saving these awesome heroes! Bless you!

  • @REBELCONFEDERATEWOLF
    @REBELCONFEDERATEWOLF 3 роки тому

    EASY DAY SAILOR GOOD FOR YOU TO GET YOUR BUDDY & BEST FRIEND BACK

  • @GrafindeKlevemark
    @GrafindeKlevemark 8 місяців тому

    OMG, I can't imagine putting down a service dog after all it has been through !!! In Germany where my father was stationed after WWII, my mother worked for the colonel of the UK vet unit. I learn't that the puppies were fostered for a year or so and then went on to training. If they made the grade, they joined the unit, if not they were put down, considered too dangerous to be given a normal home. So very sad.....

  • @gnrncrue
    @gnrncrue 4 роки тому +6

    THANK YOU, Mike Ritland! God has ordained you now as a Guardian ANGEL(for military dogs) who walks the Earth!

  • @kimf825
    @kimf825 3 роки тому +9

    Thank you Mike, I read Navy seals book . Loved it. Our dogs , unconditional love, self sacrifice
    Bless you and your efforts.

  • @marinegirl3847
    @marinegirl3847 Рік тому

    God bless you sir.

  • @diysy9431
    @diysy9431 6 років тому +16

    He’s doing such an awesome thing for these dogs

  • @svetlanatruefamtisaj8498
    @svetlanatruefamtisaj8498 6 років тому +4

    Respect!

  • @khalilattia5857
    @khalilattia5857 6 років тому +3

    the dog is soooooooooo cute

  • @s1k1t1
    @s1k1t1 6 років тому +10

    Its so upsetting that the military or just in general people make these dogs do things like fight for peoples lives then when the dog needs to be taken care of theres nothing implemented for them after were done with them... :,( its like there useless after we use them up. There not.... there dogs. Not machines.

    • @brotherwah5630
      @brotherwah5630 3 роки тому

      That’s hard to navigate though, each dog that gets put out into the street as a normal dog is making the military more liable. And you’re wrong they’re machines. They’re trained from birth specifically be machines capable of orchestrating death and to not miss a single thing. They come back with problems. Look it up, you can find stories of retired combat veteran dogs being taken for a walk and a kid has a toy gun and that dog gets nervous so the dog goes up bites down on the kids hand and breaks every bone in his hand and wrist. It’s all about liability unfortunately.

  • @geniusreaps4609
    @geniusreaps4609 5 років тому

    I know for sure I'm joining the military for sure when I graduate

    • @mickfunny4185
      @mickfunny4185 5 років тому

      Genius Mind marines🤷‍♂️

  • @grobanite4ever85
    @grobanite4ever85 6 років тому +14

    This is such a great organization! God bless them for helping saving these dogs!

  • @diddlethepoodle4812
    @diddlethepoodle4812 3 роки тому +3

    How could they euthanize those heroes.. What mikes doing is wonderful. Hope they all find wonderful homes. Can't find a better dog then service dogs. They earned their right to live a full life!

  • @yuong8139
    @yuong8139 4 роки тому

    Thank you for doing what you do Sir!

  • @carloscaballerodetineo4062
    @carloscaballerodetineo4062 Рік тому

    Buenas noches desde argentina ciudad de mar del plata, excelente felicitaciones hermoso 👍🙏🙏

  • @finallythetruthisout761
    @finallythetruthisout761 4 роки тому

    I am a vet and would love to get in touch with one of these dogs...

  • @rakeshprasad2429
    @rakeshprasad2429 6 років тому +15

    Now that’s what I call an American hero.

  • @johndavis9432
    @johndavis9432 3 роки тому

    Really sweet story.

  • @lucykatz4869
    @lucykatz4869 6 років тому

    I had a retired military dog and for the 3 years we had him. He was able to be a dog. Unfortunately he died from tongue cancer. He was a bomb and guard dog. But to me Fox was my baby.

  • @sidneyjuliaharden8122
    @sidneyjuliaharden8122 5 років тому

    THANK Y'ALL FOR SAHRING THIS

  • @FgChrome
    @FgChrome 6 років тому +10

    People you dislike have no heart

  • @WalkingStreets
    @WalkingStreets 6 років тому +2

    Euthanizing dogs that served our country for the greater good is a disgrace! All animals should be treated with humane respect. Equality!

  • @cosplay2933
    @cosplay2933 6 років тому +1

    pupos!

  • @sandraross4770
    @sandraross4770 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for your kindness and patience…I’d love to adopt one of these warriors..an old dog would be most wonderful,, thank you 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @leemorgan750
    @leemorgan750 6 місяців тому

    In Aussie land but will take all of them!!! Have the most wonderful 😊 Belgium malinois!! Best dog ever!! Have had 2 hands massacred as a puppy (my fault)but BEST dog ever!!! Magnificent dogs ever! Now i love them!! Send em over!!! Will take them!!

  • @grayfoxtrots
    @grayfoxtrots 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing

  • @nanilole
    @nanilole 6 років тому +1

    Aww this is sweet

  • @80bbygrl
    @80bbygrl 3 роки тому +2

    HOW can our country just say "oh well, just kill them" after they did SO MUCH for us all?!

  • @isabelayala6763
    @isabelayala6763 5 років тому +4

    This is an awesome program, dogs did not ask to volunteer they should have a place to go after they serve. Thank you for caring about our military dogs.❤️

  • @carolcrane9153
    @carolcrane9153 7 місяців тому

    Amazing work. Cx

  • @faithv318
    @faithv318 6 років тому +22

    Aww so cute

  • @cumarsaeed8431
    @cumarsaeed8431 6 років тому +10

    Im the only one love this Chanel from somalia 🇸🇴 ....watching somalia

  • @kathleenwest7797
    @kathleenwest7797 2 роки тому +3

    These dogs served our Country with Honor. At the end of dogs service they should be adopted out not killed. The thought of killing these beautiful Military Members makes my blood boil.😡😤

  • @stinkydawgs8200
    @stinkydawgs8200 6 років тому +18

    Awww cute doggie I like doggies!

  • @halbutler4059
    @halbutler4059 3 роки тому +4

    As a 'Mal' owner, I'll vouch for this breed any day. He's my best friend. Thanks for your work Mike.

  • @smn475
    @smn475 5 років тому

    40MikeMike living up to his name

  • @ytho5863
    @ytho5863 6 років тому +1

    The ultimate good bois