SukritiThe Daisy Chains
Now he was given another mission to clear off the ground of an abandoned hotel. This will help the snipers to get to the terrace from where they can locate enemies with more accuracy and can cover more distance area. Treo sniffed out “daisy-chain” explosives, which meant a group of bombs combined together. With the capacity to kill 10 times more people than other regular bombs, Treo saved so many lives and soldiers were grateful to this little blackie!
Homeless
The Afghanistan mission was close to the end and the question was what’s next for Treo. The poor pooch who saved countless lives didn’t have a home to return to. He didn’t have a home for himself or anyone was waiting for him to come back as he was donated to the army. The dogs who don’t have anywhere to go are kept in shelters where they wait to get adopted. But did Treo really deserve to stay in a shelter after all that he has done for the nation? What were the coincidences that took place next?
Odd Chances
It could be Treo’s luck or just a coincidence that his handler was getting off from his work at the same time. Both were returning from the war zone in the same flight but Dave had his home and family waiting for him while Treo had none. Dave’s next move was so generous that Treo himself would have felt proud of his handler.
Adopted?
Sgt. Dave Heyhoe quickly finished all the paperwork to adopt Treo from the day his services were getting over. They both already knew each other very well. Dave was just doing the right thing at the right time. This was such an amazing example given by Dave to the world to care for the animals and how they can be more than war weapons. They can be family.
Recognition
Treo received the Dickin Medal which is the highest honor a military animal can be awarded. “This medal is a unique honor for all of our dog handlers, particularly all the military working dogs and their handlers that are serving in Afghanistan,” Dave told. Treo seemed to enjoy all the attention he got at the ceremony, he didn’t know what it is for though. Maybe he understood that he has done something good. This wasn’t all for Treo as his story is still not complete.
Retirement
Treo and Dave retired together as Dave requested to let Treo, the 9-year-old retire with him. The black Labrador retriever now lived a life of a regular pet dog. A chilled out and relaxed life with his former handler and present owner. “During the six months we spent in Helmand Province the challenge was unrelenting but Treo did not waver from his duties for a second. He’s a true soldier friend,” said Dave.
Treo wasn’t yet done with his good jobs and wonderful acts.