Meet #Smoky, a golden tortoiseshell female and the second of the #HeroPups to be introduced! Hoping to get through a few more tonight. Smoky was a Yorkshire Terrier and famous war dog. All 4lbs of her served in World War II. She was found by an American soldier in a foxhole in the jungle of New Guinea in February 1944. Corporal William A. Wynne, from Clevelnd Ohio, bought her for two Australian pounds. Smoky spent the next two years backpacking through the war with Wynne. She lived in many adverse climates and slept on his bed and shared his rations. Other war dogs would have access to special diets and veterinary care but Smoky did it. Despite that she thrived. She was credited with twelve combat missions and awarded eight battle stars. She survived 150 air raide on New Guinea and a typhoon at Okinawa. Using a parachute made especially for her, she parachuted 30ft. Smoky would warn Wynne about incoming attacks so much so he called her an "angel from a fox hole". She also learned many tricks which she used to help build the airbase at Lingayrn Gulf. After the war, many memorials were erected in her honour and awards given to her posthumously. Smoky is also seen as the first recorded therapy dog. She would accompany the nurses to incoming battlefield casualties. She continued to work as a therapy dog during and after the war. Thank you Smoky for being such a brave dog. Your human Wynne, and all his companions, were so lucky to have such a special dog. Smoky reminds me that though you may be small, you can do great things. Thank you for joining us and #LearningWithHamsters. 🐶 https://www.instagram.com/p/ClPMsdMPlF0/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=
