Bomb Sniffing Military Dog Put to Rest
- 11 years ago
A dog that served in the military has been put to sleep. The dog retired from the military in 2010 after arthritis took over his body.
Dogs play an important role in conflict situations.
A brave dog that served in the military has been put to sleep. The golden retriever, named Freddie retired from the military in 2010 after arthritis took over his body.
Prior to that, he worked as a bomb-sniffing canine, serving four tours of duty in Afghanistan. Ryan Anderson, from Illinois was his handler.
Freddie was 9 years old when he was enlisted in the United States army. Anderson stated “Many times in Afghanistan, it was just me and him, sleeping on a cot. Him keeping me warm.”
He adopted the dog after returning home. Over the past few years, Freddie’s physical pain has gotten worse. Anderson decided to cremate him and put his ashes in a veteran’s urn.
He is understandably heartbroken about losing his best friend, knowing that Freddie can never be replaced.
The number of dogs working in the American military has been going higher. Prior to the September 11th attacks, there were approximately 1,800 canines on active duty. A decade later, there were 2,700 trained and working dogs.
Dogs play an important role in conflict situations.
A brave dog that served in the military has been put to sleep. The golden retriever, named Freddie retired from the military in 2010 after arthritis took over his body.
Prior to that, he worked as a bomb-sniffing canine, serving four tours of duty in Afghanistan. Ryan Anderson, from Illinois was his handler.
Freddie was 9 years old when he was enlisted in the United States army. Anderson stated “Many times in Afghanistan, it was just me and him, sleeping on a cot. Him keeping me warm.”
He adopted the dog after returning home. Over the past few years, Freddie’s physical pain has gotten worse. Anderson decided to cremate him and put his ashes in a veteran’s urn.
He is understandably heartbroken about losing his best friend, knowing that Freddie can never be replaced.
The number of dogs working in the American military has been going higher. Prior to the September 11th attacks, there were approximately 1,800 canines on active duty. A decade later, there were 2,700 trained and working dogs.