# $15M Animal Rehab Centers Treatment Facilities for Military Working Dogs By thischick | Published 2008-10-24 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/military-working-dogs-get-15-million-dollar-treatment-center References: [cnn](http://www.cnn.com/2008/US/10/21/war.dogs.hospital.ap/index.html?eref=rss_topstories) & [lackland.af.mil](http://www.lackland.af.mil/) Military working dogs who have gotten injured while on duty now have their own state-of-the-art $15 million hospital treatment center. This is good news for the canine personnel of Lackland Air Force Base, as the center is a long-overdue facility upgrade that provides [advanced medical treatment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/veterinary-critical-care) for combat-wounded dogs. Now military dogs that suffer from [war injuries and health issues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anibiom) can be treated and continue working. Before the center opened, dogs were treated in a small building that opened in 1968. Since then, demand for military dogs has soared and the old facility was overloaded by 2001. The new and spacious hospital will also be used to [breed military dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayfield), as there are presently not enough trained canines to meet the ever-growing demand. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/pets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **$15M Animal Rehab Centers:** The development of state-of-the-art animal rehab centers presents an opportunity for innovative treatments and advanced medical care for injured animals, creating potential disruptions in the veterinary industry. - **Treatment Facilities for Military Working Dogs:** The establishment of specialized treatment facilities for military working dogs addresses a growing need and provides an opportunity for advancements in animal healthcare, including specialized therapies and rehabilitation techniques. - **Advanced Medical Treatment for Combat-wounded Dogs:** The provision of advanced medical treatment for combat-wounded dogs in dedicated hospital facilities presents a scope for breakthroughs in veterinary medicine and potential collaborations between military and veterinary communities. ### Where This Applies - **Veterinary:** The development of animal rehab centers and specialized treatment facilities for military working dogs creates opportunities for veterinary clinics and professionals to expand their services and expertise in treating injured animals. - **Defense and Security:** The establishment of $15 million treatment centers for military working dogs highlights the importance of animal support in defense operations, potentially leading to advancements in training, care, and deployment of animals within the defense sector. - **Animal Breeding:** The use of the new hospital facility to breed military dogs due to the high demand signifies the need for advanced breeding techniques and may encourage collaborations between breeding programs and military organizations for breeding healthier and more capable canines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Canine Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-helmet.md) - [Tactical Canine Armors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-unit.md) - [Accessible Dog Training Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistance-dogs.md) - [Free Dog Adoption Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedigree-for-dc-shelter.md) - [Limited-Edition Pet Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/working-dogs.md) - [Sustainable Dog Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggie-dreamhouse.md) - [Luxury Artful Veterinary Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-animal-hospital.md) - [Pet-Catered First Aid Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wolf-pack.md) - [Canine Rehab Exoskeletons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-power-assistive.md)