Former Military Working Dog needs Adoptive Home!
Allan, a Working Dog Veteran, who spent a tour in Iraq, lays around most the day half paying
attention to a blaring TV. Back trouble due to aging forced him to cease his patrols four months ago. The old veteran has been around the world performing his military duties.
Allan is a 12-year-old German shepherd
military police dog, and he is in need of a adoptive home.
Allan has spent his career based at Fort Myer. The explosive dog is also patrol certified. Sgt. 1st Class Casey Gregg of the 947th Military Police Company explained some of the peculiarities to adopting a military dog. "No
kids - no other pets," "The dog's demeanor is not too aggressive. The dog has bitten people during the conduct of his duties".
Fort Myer Garrison Commander Col. Thomas A. Allmon said, "I hope that someone in our generous community will open their heart and home to this loyal servant of our nation."
Sgt. Shawn Jordan teamed with Allan during his last year of service. "He and
I were real close," Jordan said. "We've been to New Delhi, India, and
Cancun, Mexico, on presidential security details. Definitely, he's a good
dog. He doesn't like other pets. No kids. He's still a big puppy."
Gregg would prefer Allan's future owners have knowledge of dogs. They
do not have to be ex-trainers, just have a grasp of canine discipline. They would also have to sign a liability waiver. If someone is suitable to adopt Allan, they will be fully briefed on his commands and Medical care will be discussed.
Allan's handlers would like to see him have the chance to do what some retired service members do, "Get fat and lazy. Allan is ready to go, all he needs is a home
for Christmas!!!
Interested parties should contact Sgt. 1st Class Casey Gregg by filling out an adoption application underneath Allan's photo at:
http://www.army.mil/oldguard/index2.htm
