There are dogs -- Belgian Malinois, German shepherds, pointers, retrievers -- who are shipped overseas to work in several different capacities.
Many of them are bite trained.
They live in kennels, their social interactions limited to what they gain from their handlers.
Then they lose their drive to work. They don’t get to punch the clock at 65 and say, "Yo, bro, I'm out. I'm going home to get my Social Security check."
They just have to lose their will to do the job.
Then they often get discarded. Much like a football or hockey player who blows his knee and can't play anymore.
Bob Bryant is the chief technology officer at Mission K9 Rescue, an animal welfare group that is dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming these working dogs.
Today, Bob and I have a lively discussion about helping these dogs, how quickly they're willing to become couch potatoes and why you might want to adopt one of these dogs.
Since 2013, Mission K9 Rescue has helped working dogs find a comfortable, peaceful retirement.
I think you know by now that I believe every dog deserves the love of a good human and these retired working dogs, in particular, have given their lives to service.
They deserve all the scritches, snuggles and bacon.
Of course, bacon.
 
What to listen for
2:00 Mission K9's mission
7:23 When working dogs retire
14:01 Adopting a retired working dog
23:15 How this work has been life-changing for Bob
26:21 How to adopt a retired working dog
 
Where to find Mission K9 Rescue
MissionK9Rescue.org
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