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These dogs cleared explosives in Syria. Now they're adjusting to civilian life
CNN ^ | May 25, 2019 | Jennifer Hansler

Posted on 05/25/2019 9:46:17 AM PDT by Innovative

Don't let their bright eyes, lolling tongues or doggy grins fool you -- Rhino, Rambo and Der aren't your average pups.

The four-year-old Belgian Malinoises are retired mine detection dogs who have spent much of their lives working to clear explosives in Syria. Now they're back in the United States, working to transition to civilian life in the hopes of finding new homes.

The work of mine detection dogs like Rhino, Rambo and Der have played "a critical role" in helping the recovery of areas liberated from ISIS, Jerry Guilbert, the chief of programs for the Office of Weapons Removal and Abatement at the State Department said last week.

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TOPICS: Military/Veterans; Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: belgianmalinoise; der; doggieping; explosives; jerryguilbert; militarydogs; rambo; rhino; rop; syria; waronterror
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To: MissEdie
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Just looked and right now they are not accepting applications because of a backlog.

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21 posted on 05/25/2019 1:39:04 PM PDT by Gamecock (In church today, we so often find we meet only the same old world, not Christ and His Kingdom. AS)
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To: ProudGRITS

It’s good that you understand the limitations and are making the right decision for your situation.


23 posted on 05/25/2019 5:45:20 PM PDT by Innovative
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To: Gamecock

THANKS!! I have bookmarked the site!


24 posted on 05/28/2019 10:22:00 AM PDT by MissEdie (I am South Carolina Strong.)
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To: Innovative

Bttt.

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25 posted on 05/28/2019 10:23:47 AM PDT by M Kehoe (DRAIN THE SWAMP! BUILD THE WALL!)
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To: Innovative

I’d love to adopt one, but I already have three dogs. I have no doubt that they will make wonderful pets.


26 posted on 05/28/2019 10:27:07 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: trisham

Someone posted that they already have a long list of applicants. I am sure the dogs will end up in good homes.

I am sure your dogs are great and you are taking good care of them. :)


27 posted on 05/28/2019 10:34:35 AM PDT by Innovative
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That’s good to know. Thank you. :)


28 posted on 05/28/2019 10:36:45 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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