Two years later the body of her work received national recognition with the Nonfiction Award of the Children’s Book Guild of Washington, D.C. In 2015 her adopted home state named her Notable Wisconsin Children’s Author. She makes history relevant, engaging, alive, and irresistible. Her books for young people help upper elementary, middle school, and high school students discover the drama and significance of stories from history that may barely be presented in their textbooks. Susan Ettinger.Īnn Bausum is a writer who tells tales from the past for readers of all ages. Today’s show is sponsored by The Dog Cancer Survival Guide: Full Spectrum Treatments to Optimize Your Dog’s Life Quality and Longevity by Dr. Stubby at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History. Stubby, you can read Bausum’s books and the following articles: Read his obituary printed by the New York Times on April 4, 1926.įor more “True Tails” (maybe!) of Sgt. He was a true American Hero, and we honor his service. Stubby is a perfect example of why we all love dogs so much. Stubby’s story with the help of author Ann Bausum. JT Doyle crafted this story while an intern here at Dog Podcast Network.

So we’re taking a break from our regular schedule to bring you the astonishing story of a true War Hero, Sgt. It’s Memorial Day, the day when Americans honor servicemembers who never made it out of their uniforms. It’s a special Memorial Day episode, and a must-listen. Stubby detected gas attacks and warn his buddies about incoming missiles during WWI. Almost 100 years later, Stubby's great deeds and brave heart make him an animal hero to fall in love with and treasure all over again.' - dog is a hero, but some are War Heroes. Stubby's brave deeds earned him a place in history and in the Smithsonian Institution where his stuffed body can still be seen. Charmed, the CO awarded Stubby mascot status and sent him along with Conroy's unit to the Western Front.

By the time Stubby encountered Conroy's commanding officer, the dog had perfected his right-paw salute. When Conroy's unit shipped out for France, he smuggled his new friend aboard.

The Connecticut volunteer never imagined that his stray dog would become a war hero. Private Robert Conroy casually adopted the orphan pup while attending basic training on the campus of Yale University in 1917. Stubby! That German shepherd star of the silver screen may have been born behind enemy lines during World War I, but Stubby, the stump-tailed terrier, worked behind enemy lines, and gained military honors along the way.

Stubby the war dog by ann bausum