Bergen County Executive Kathleen A. Donovan announces K9 Veterans Day on Wednesday, March 13
Bergen County hosted New Jersey’s inaugural K9 Veterans Day on Wednesday, March 13 at the Bergen County Administration Building in Hackensack.
Thousands of dogs have served with honor, dignity and valor throughout the history of our country’s birth and growth. These dogs have served in many jobs in all of our wars, having been employed by the United States Military from World War II to present conflicts.
The official K9 Corps was created on March 13, 1942. Joseph J. White, a retired military working dog handler, pioneered a nation-wide effort to get the entire country to recognize March 13 as K9 Veterans Day.
Thus far 11 states have proclaimed March 13 K9 Veterans Day.
