Combes, McKenzie A.2018-05-032018-05-03http://hdl.handle.net/2097/38920This is an analysis of the importance and use of Union Army pets during the American Civil War from 1861-1865. Research shows that pets provided psychological advantages, companionship, and a meaningful, necessary relationship with their fellow soldiers. Research also shows that these pets were held to the same standards as the soldiers and were treated and acted just like any other soldier. The author used letters, diaries, studies, journal articles, reports, photographs, and books.This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/DogsMilitaryPsychologyCompanionshipBattlesMoraleText