The National Veterinary Response Team was deployed to Washington, DC for the 2018 4th of July Independence Day Celebration.  Two Canine Squads and one Equine Squad were sent to support the United State Park Police and their working canines and equines. USPP patrol the parks and areas around the Capitol and on July 4th there were approximately 290,000 visitors to the Mall to watch the festivities and the fireworks.
One of the main concerns for the working animals is keeping them hydrated, so NVRT keeps lots of water for the horses and ice for the dogs to munch on to help keep them cool in the 100 plus degree heat index. Thankfully, we did not have any heat-related issues with the animals. The Park Police are very appreciative to have a veterinary team on site just in case a need arises, and  posted a picture of our NVRT team and on their Facebook page.  https://www.facebook.com/USParkPolice/

Thank you to ALL our men and women in uniform and their four legged partners for their service!
And Happy Two Hundred Forty Second Birthday America!!!
Debbie Whitten
NVRT – Canine Squad 2

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