Westlake war dog will be buried with honors
Pack mates will serve as honor guard at Aug. 23 service in Port Hueneme
GOODBYE, OLD FRIEND— Earlier in his career, Hasso, a retired military working dog, receives a medallion for meritorious service. After serving his country as an explosives detection dog with tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, 10-year-old Hasso D171 retired to a private home in Westlake Village last February where he continued to do therapy work. Hasso died last month when he was participating in a stem cell research project seeking a cure for Parkinsons disease. Military Working Dog Adoptions finds homes for retired war dogs who are not spoken for by their handlers and would otherwise be euthanized.