Working dogs in the U.S. military are traditionally given the rank of a noncommissioned officer, typically one higher than their assigned handlers. This custom is thought to have started as a way of preventing mistreatment toward the animals.

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Working Like a Dog: 7 Animals with Jobs

The number one job for many animals is often simply being cute. However, for a few critters, working it means actual work—like detecting mines or taking out the trash or even predicting a seizure. In this list we’ve highlighted a few animals that have jobs ranging from the important to the unusual.