distinguished - adj. known by many people because of some quality or achievement

behalf - n. as a representative of someone

handler - n. a person who trains or controls an animal

jaw - n. either one of the two bones of the face where teeth grow

posthumously - adv. happening, done, or published after someone's death

platoon - n. a group of soldiers that includes two or more squads usually led by one lieutenant

pet - n. an animal that people keep mainly for pleasure

runt - n. the smallest animal in a group that is born to one mother at the same time