Want to get a canine best friend? This is how you can adopt retired military service dogs

Want to get a canine best friend? This is how you can adopt retired military service dogs

This could bring a good news to all you dog lovers out there. If you are looking to add a hint of magic in your life then Indian Army is there for your rescue. Army's K9 unit warriors, the adorable pooches work for 8-9 years but have you ever wondered what they do after they get retired?

After retirement, these pooches who worked hard all their lives for our nation's safety, are shifted to an old age home for dogs where they spend rest of their lives. But you can show them gratitude and can get a best friend forever, how? Well, by taking one of them to your home.

Until 2016, army dogs who were found to be unfit for further service were euthanised. However, in 2016, the government worked on a policy to stop this practice and rehabilitate these dogs, instead.

If you're looking to adopt a canine friend, then Facebook user's Anita Deshpande's post is what all you need to read today. The dogs currently are residing at RVC centre Meerut, Uttar Pradesh. Meerut is one and a half hour long drive from the national capital.

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According to Deshpande's Facebook's post, some of these retired dogs have been awarded a COAS commendation. However, it is to be noted that the process of adopting a retired military dog is different from a normal one.

Before selecting the potential families, a proper multi-screening process by the Indian Army Remount and Veterinary Corps of Indian Army takes place, only then the suitable families could be shortlisted.

If you are interested in taking one of these adorable puppers home, then you can send your applications to Comdt RVC Centre & College, Meerut Cantt, Meerut - 250001.

The complete Facebook of Anita Deshpande read, "I wonder how many of you are aware of this. Once an army dog gets old ( 8 – 9 yrs) he/ she is given an honourable retirement and shifted to this old home for dogs at RVC centre Meerut where they remain for the rest of their lives. All the dogs here are also available for adoption by dog lovers free of cost. Though they are old ( 8 +) they are highly trained and most of them (at least those who are below 10) are extremely fit and sprightly. They are adopted both by individuals and by units as guard dogs. Some of these dogs have even been awarded a COAS commendation."