Stubby, fighting soldier dog of the 102nd Infantry

Doing their part, Paw Prints Dog Sanctuary in Perry County, Pennsylvania offers free housing and care for dogs of the state's military personnel while they are deployed. On Friday, the sanctuary's Canine Corps will be featured on NBC's Today show.

Which makes a great time to note the heroism of Stubby, whose World War I exploits in battle, including the capture of a German spy, won him a gold hero dog medal from General Pershing.