VOA标准英语 军犬需要良好待遇（在线收听）

军犬需要良好待遇

At an event on Capitol Hill organized by the American Humane Association, Democratic congressman Henry Cuellar said it is important to strengthen the bond between soldiers and military dogs.

美国动物权益保护协会在国会山举行了活动，美国众议院议员亨利·库勒表示称，我们需要加强士兵与军犬之间的纽带，这非常重要。

When you have the connection between a soldier and one of the dogs he has been with that actually has saved lives, it's making sure that it's not only when they are in the battle ground, but when they come back give them the opportunity if they want to adopt that particular dog.

如果士兵能够与救人无数的军犬产生良好关系，那么不仅在战场上，军人也有可能来领养它们。

A majority in Congress wants retiring military dogs returned to US soil and reunited with their former handlers. So does the American Humane Association, an animal welfare group.

国会绝大多数人都支持将退休军犬带回美国，并让它们重新回到驯兽员的身边。而美国动物权益保护协会就是这么一个动物福利团体。

Every year, the American Humane Association selects military dogs, law enforcement dogs, rescue dogs and others for their annual Hero Dog awards.

每年，美国动物权益保护协会将会从军犬、执法犬、搜救犬以及其他犬种中进行挑选，并授予它们年度“英雄奖”的称号。

The Military Dog of the Year, a German shepherd named Sgt. Rambo, served as an explosive detection dog with the Marine Corp and had a front leg amputated. Now he is the mascot of Gizmo’s Gift, a non-profit organization, and serves as an ambassador for K-9 members of the Armed Forces.

本年度的军犬获得者为名叫“Sgt. Rambo”的德国牧羊犬，它在海军陆战队检测炸弹，前腿遭到了截肢。如今，他是“Gizmo’s Gift”非盈利组织的吉祥物，也是美军K-9成员大使。

The American Hero Dog of the Year, a chihuahua named Harley, was abused in a puppy mill for 10 years and lost one of his eyes. Now he has become a symbol of saving abused pets.

今年的年度“英雄”称号授予一个名叫“哈利”的吉娃娃，他在“繁殖工厂”遭到了10年的虐待，并失去了一只眼睛。如今，他成为了“拯救受虐动物”的一枚符号。

Axel, another German shepherd, won the Service Hero Dog award. His owner, retired Marine captain Jason Haag, was diagnosed with brain injuries and stress after two combat tours. He credits Axel with helping him return to normal life.

另一只德国牧羊犬阿克塞尔获得了服务犬“英雄”称号。他的主人曾是退役的海军上校杰森·哈格，在经历两次战争之后，哈格的头部遭到了损伤。他认为是阿克塞尔让他重新过上了正常人的生活。

These guys here are life-saving and life-changing. For somebody who abuses animals, they are stopping somebody else from changing their lives.

它们拯救了别人的生命，改变了别人的生活。如果还有人虐待动物，那么他们就是在阻止其他人改变命运。

The American Humane Association's Robin Ganzert says every hero dog has a unique and inspiring story.

美国动物权益保护协会的罗宾·干泽特称，每只“英雄”狗都有着极为励志的故事。

These animals make us humans better.

这些动物让人类变得更加美好。