Alabama War Dogs Memorial
Foundation
The bond between humans and dogs emerged over eons of
campfires, hunts, and battles, and today is no different.
Dogs still lie around a campfire, enjoy a hunt, and yes, go
into battle. At this very moment military working dogs (war
dogs) are deployed around the world with our fighting
forces; places like Iraq and Afghanistan. These highly
trained dogs are guarding the sleeping, securing bases and
supplies, hunting the enemy, scouting for snipers and
booby-traps, finding explosives, sniffing out drugs, and
tracking the lost. Day in and day out war dog teams are
protecting and saving the lives of Alabama men and women,
often with dying loyalty. Their story needs to be told,
sacrifices and glory remembered, and their unwavering love
and affection never forgotten. So please join us in
saluting war dogs and their Alabama handlers by helping to
build a memorial, the Alabama War Dogs Memorial Foundation;
man’s best friend deserves nothing less.

Dedication: Veterans Day,
2008
Location: U.S.S Alabama Battleship Memorial Park, Mobile,
Alabama
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Our Mission
The AWDM
Foundation exists to raise sufficient funds with which to
establish and maintain a fitting and lasting memorial
dedicated to Alabama war dog handlers and their military
working dogs. Further, AWDM will provide statewide
awareness of the role military working dogs and Alabama
dog handlers play in protecting military personnel and
our freedom in time or peace and war. In addition, AWDM
will provide educational programs and related patriotic
activities within Alabama communities.