"Cry Havoc, and let slip the dogs of war!" They have fought for us for centuries, not because of the ideals of service to King and Country, but out of unwavering loyalty and devotion to their human Masters. The future, it would seem, is no better than the past, as some animals become expendable weapons, or augmented semi-machines, while others receive the honor and dignity of being treated as fellow soldiers. In tribute, we bring you seventeen new stories of our animal comrades-in-arms. Featuring stories by: Bud Sparhawk, David Sherman, Brenda Cooper, Jeff Young, James Chambers, Judi Fleming, Tony Ruggiero, CJ Henderson, Peter Prellwitz, Vonnie Winslow Crist, Eric V. Hardenbrook, Janine K. Spendlove, Robert E. Waters, Christopher M. Hiles, Edward J. McFadden III, Patrick Thomas, and Danielle Ackley-McPhail.