Remembrance Day-the animals who served

[Catherine]

Quote:But apart from battle itself, hundreds (probably thousands) of companion animals were euthanised in Britain during the second world war, as part of the "War Effort". That is a sad story by itself. Some 'pets' survived, particularly if they were deemed 'useful' in some way -such as cats kept as mousers and ratters, and working-dogs.

I was unaware of this. I guess things were desperate and food was scarce. There were no table scraps for pets. There was not enough for the children.

You are so right...War wrecks such havoc.

When I see a picture of a bomb blast I am aware that the land was not bare. There were creatures living there, in the soil, in the grass, in the bushes and trees. They never stood a chance and they do not even know why it is happening.

I hope you find the info about the Memorial wall. There should be memorials to animals who served. I guess the musical War Horse is trying to show us some of what animals suffered. It was pretty intense. I cried all through it for the many horses that died.