Dr. Erin Brown, Ellsworth Veterinary Treatment Facility veterinarian, performs a checkup on Max, a golden retriever-poodle puppy of Jim Foxworth, U.S. Army retiree, at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 6, 2015. The primary mission of the VTF is to provide care for 28th Security Forces Squadron military working dogs, ensuring they are medically fit for duty - it also offers low-cost, high-quality veterinary care for household pets such as cats, dogs, birds and lizards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Hailey R. Staker/Released)