BOGOTA, Colombia — Fourteen police dogs received medals and diplomas during an emotional retirement ceremony in Colombia’s capital Friday as they wrapped up years of service sniffing out drugs, bombs and bodies. Officials plan to put the dogs up for adoption, placing them with families that will help them live out their retirement years in peace. Police dogs in Colombia often participate in dangerous missions, sniffing out landmines for officers who eradicate coca fields, or rescuing bodies in combat zones. But recently, Colombia’s police have been looking for families to adopt the dogs. Earlier this month, the Anti-Narcotics Police put up 50 of its retired dogs for adoption.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer September 22, 2018 00:45 UTC