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10 U.S.C. § 994

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Military working dogs: veterinary care for retired military working dogs
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Title
10 — Armed Forces
Chapter
STA/PTII/CH50
Release
119-84
Release Date
2026-04-17

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(a) In General.—The Secretary of Defense may establish and maintain a system to provide for the veterinary care of retired military working dogs. No funds may be provided by the Federal Government for this purpose. (b) Eligible Dogs.—A retired military working dog eligible for veterinary care under this section is any military working dog adopted under section 2583 of this title. (c) Standards of Care.—The veterinary care provided under the system authorized by this section shall meet such standards as the Secretary shall establish and from time to time update. (Added Pub. L. 112–239, div. A, title III, § 371(b)(1), Jan. 2, 2013, 126 Stat. 1706.)

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