Retired Arizona military dog is finalist for prestigious Hero Dog Award

Retired local military dog is finalist for prestigious Hero Dog Award.PHOENIX, AZ – A retired Arizona military dog is in the running for a prestigious award. It’s to honor his lifetime of life-saving work around the world.

Iiken is a retired Military Working Dog and was trained as a Specialized Search Dog to find explosives in the Army. Like many Americans who serve, Iiken was hurt in the line of duty.

Iiken recovered and finished his days serving with the Marine Corps until he officially retired a few years ago. Now, following years of saving lives, Iiken is in the running for big-time recognition. He’s a finalist for an American Humane Hero Dog Award.

Source: 12news.com

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