Whether or not corporations should be considered people has long been a contentious issue. Due to the often cold and impenetrable facade, they are more often considered soulless machines, incapable or unwilling, to act as fully compassionate humanitarians.

Take the military for example; dogs, horses, dolphins and even rats, have been trained and used for military causes through out history. Regularly sent to dangerous locations where there’s a high probability that they won’t come back.  Due to the perceived cold exterior of the armed forces and the nature of the final aim, it can be easy to forget that these ‘tools’ are trained by real people who develop true bonds with their partners.

It would be a mistake to assume that the lives of the animals are risked glibly and I’m sure that losing one, can be just as heart wrenching as losing a family pet and close friend.

I think that this is a strong reminder that behind every action, no matter it’s gravity or size, is a person or people making a decision and they are just as fragile and accountable and you or me.