From the Friday Vault: The Dickin Medal

We love our animals. Humans always have. More than mere pets, they become treasured, deeply-beloved family members. As we all know, animals possess remarkable sensitivities and unique intuitive skills that allow their training as allies for humans in need of assistance, such as medical issues. Not surprisingly, since antiquity, humans have also found inventive ways to employ their help in military matters. And to have honored them for their service.