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16 Retiring K-9 Officers Are Honored In An Official Ceremony

| July 9, 2017

Law enforcement officers in Ecuador take the hard work and dedication of their K-9 partners very seriously.

When it was time for 16 of the force’s four-legged officers to retire and enjoy their golden years in peaceful bliss, they held a formal ceremony in order to honor them for their remarkable service.

The pooches maintained their professional demeanor as everyone took a moment to pray for the pups who had fallen in the line of duty. Afterward, they were walked down a red carpet and were greeted by their loving forever families.

Watch a video on the ceremony below:

Don’t worry, most of the doggies got to stay with their handlers! According to a story by El Comercio, 12 of the pups were adopted by the families of their partners. We’d bet that the other four are just as happy, living in carefully-picked homes that provide them with all the time, attention, care, and love that they need.

It’s so refreshing to see dogs getting treated with such respect for a job well done! Best of luck to these 16 retirees, and we hope they enjoy their new peaceful lifestyle!

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