((a)) ** .—** The Secretary of Defense may establish and maintain a system to provide for the veterinary care of retired military working dogs. No funds may be provided by the Federal Government for this purpose.

((b)) ** .—** A retired military working dog eligible for veterinary care under this section is any military working dog adopted under .

((c)) ** .—** The veterinary care provided under the system authorized by this section shall meet such standards as the Secretary shall establish and from time to time update.