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After his gas inhalation incident, Stubby became extremely sensitive to the smell of toxic gas and was able to wake up and alert his men when they were attacked with gasses in their sleep, saving their lives.
After his leg and chest injuries were treated, Stubby was sent to a nearby field hospital, where he provided comfort and companionship to wounded soldiers.
Aside from these incidents, Stubby performed several heroic acts during his time in battle, like revealing the identity of an enemy soldier, locating and saving wounded soldiers between the trenches, etc.
When the war ended, Stubby proudly returned home with Robert and the soldiers, receiving a warm welcome.
He was introduced to President Woodrow Wilson and was even awarded medals like the Gold Hero Dog Medal from the Humane Society.
Robert chose to study law at Georgetown University Law Center after the war and brought Stubby with him.
At one point, Stubby was Georgetown’s mascot. He remained Stubby’s loving caretaker until Stubby passed of old age in 1926 in Washington, D.C.
After Stubby’s passing, established publications like the New York Times wrote obituaries for him. To this day, you can actually see Stubby in person, as Robert donated his stuffed and preserved body to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History, where he proudly stands covered in medals in the “Price of Freedom” exhibition.
It’s truly fascinating to think that a little stray dog that once wandered the streets of Connecticut became a war hero and one of the most treasured pups of the 20th century. What a good boy Stubby was!
