{"id":128039,"date":"2022-07-19T06:00:49","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T10:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valorguardians.com\/blog\/?p=128039"},"modified":"2022-07-18T17:02:06","modified_gmt":"2022-07-18T21:02:06","slug":"military-dog-retired-and-reunited-with-handler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.azuse.cloud\/?p=128039","title":{"rendered":"Military dog retired and reunited with handler"},"content":{"rendered":"

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A feelz-good heart-throbber of a military dog who was injured on duty – he accidentally swallowed a bee and had to be rushed to the base vet to be resuscitated. The article is a bit murky – supposedly the pup was blinded, but recovered sufficiently to finish his tour and be reunited with the lady pictured above in New Mexico (and enjoy seeing the Grand Canyon?)<\/p>\n

While serving together, Akim had a near-death experience after accidentally swallowing a bee and suffering from an extreme allergic reaction. SrA Jenna leaped into action as Akim went into anaphylactic shock, picking up the 70-pound dog and running him to the veterinarian at the base. Thanks to her quick action, Akim survived. SrA Jenna spent the next two days by his side and even slept with him in his kennel to keep him company. From that day forward, SrA Jenna always had an EpiPen on hand.<\/p>\n

Tragically, Akim lost his eyesight when he was resuscitated and in recovery. He eventually regained some of his vision and was able to perform his duties on base again, but it never returned fully. This unfortunate incident formed a lifelong, unbreakable bond between Akim and SrA Jenna, and the pair have been inseparable ever since. SrA Jenna knew she wanted to be the one who gave him a forever loving home when he finished his years of service.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

American Humane Society<\/a><\/p>\n

According to the timeline, they were separated in 2021 and reunited in 2022, so there is probably another handler involved. But at least he’s with someone who cares for him – I read that many military working dogs don’t get that option.<\/p>\n

Warning – if you read the article, be sure your insulin is right – as a AHS release, it is pretty syrupy. However, seeing his escort, I am entertaining ambitions of becoming a rescue dog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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