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A round of a paws for Team Misawa vet clinic

U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Read, the 35th Medical Operations Squadron pharmacy operations chief, holds his dog, Rosie, during a veterinary appointment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2017. Rosie went in for her routine checkup and vaccinations. The clinic also offers other services like spaying, neutering and teeth cleaning. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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A round of a paws for Team Misawa vet clinic

Rosie, owned by U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Read, the 35th Medical Operations Squadron pharmacy operations chief, receives a rabies vaccination at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2017. Pets must receive the shots annually as a preventative measure from obtaining the disease. When pets need overnight or emergency care, the clinic helps patients with referrals to off base vet clinics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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A round of a paws for Team Misawa vet clinic

Dr. Sayuri Iwaki, a 35th Aerospace Medicine Squadron and Public Health Activity Japan veterinary contractor, listens to the heartbeat of Rosie, owned by U.S. Air Force Maj. Justin Read, the 35th Medical Operations Squadron pharmacy operations chief, during a veterinary appointment at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 5, 2017. The clinic takes care of between 2,000 and 2,500 pets during the year. Along with spaying and neutering, the vets offer treatments for diseases and other medical conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

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Sniffing it out

Karo, 35th Security Forces Squadron military working dog, lays down in front of a washing machine at the furnishings management office warehouse during detection training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 10, 2012. When a dog detects a strange odor during training, it will lay down or show signals that there is contraband nearby. The purpose of the training is to test and hone the canine’s skills for detecting substances in real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

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Misawa vets, protecting pets one surgery at a time

Kira, a German Sheppard owned by U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jessica McCauley, 35th Maintenance Squadron Precision Measurement Equipment Laboratory quality program chief, slowly wakes up after her surgery at Misawa Air Base, Japan, April 10, 2012. Getting pets spayed is one way to protect them from deadly diseases and cancer. The veterinary clinic performs approximately 260 surgeries a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kenna Jackson/Released)

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Veterinary staff keeps pets healthy, happy

U.S. Army Spc. Jason Hayes, 35th Force Support Squadron veterinary technician, draws blood from Bonzai, pet dog of Air Force Staff Sgt. Brooks Miller, 35th Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare technician, for a heartworm test at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2012. Heartworm is a parasite transmitted through mosquitoes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

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Veterinary staff keeps pets healthy, happy

Yuukon, pet cat of U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Royals, Detachment 12 American Forces Network first sergeant, receives a distemper immunization shot from Army Spc. Jason Hayes, 35th Force Support Squadron veterinary technician, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2012. Distemper is a highly contagious and life-threatening viral disease in animals. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

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Veterinary staff keeps pets healthy, happy

U.S. Army Spc. Jason Hayes, 35th Force Support Squadron veterinary technician, performs a check-up on Yuukon, pet cat of Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Royals, Detachment 12 American Forces Network first sergeant, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2012. Royals recently adopted Yuukon from Misawa's Pets Are Worth Saving. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

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Veterinary staff keeps pets healthy, happy

U.S. Army Spc. Jason Hayes, 35th Force Support Squadron veterinary technician, administers a rabies shot to a dog at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 22, 2012. Rabies is a viral disease that causes acute inflammation of the brain and is most commonly spread by a bite from an infected animal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kia Atkins/Released)

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A Kaiser Roll

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan -- Senior Master Sgt. Steven Tuggle, 35th Maintenance Squadron, commands his dog, Kaiser, to roll over during the AAFES pet show Saturday at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Kaiser won two categories during the show; largest pet and most tricks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Kelly White)

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