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Ex-Service Dog Of President Bush Gets New Role

The ex-service dog of US President George HW Bush, who made headlines for refusing to leave his side...
Niall Colbert
Niall Colbert

2:44 PM - 28 Feb 2019



Ex-Service Dog Of President Bu...

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Ex-Service Dog Of President Bush Gets New Role

Niall Colbert
Niall Colbert

2:44 PM - 28 Feb 2019



The ex-service dog of US President George HW Bush, who made headlines for refusing to leave his side, has a new job.

Labrador retriever Sully will now help wounded soldiers at a hospital in Washington, DC.

A photo of the dog lying in front of Mr Bush's flag-draped casket went viral in December.

 

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Mission complete.

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Sully announced on social media that he'll be taking up a new role as an official Facility Dog - HM2 Petty Officer.

Writing on his Instagram account, Sully said he's 'honoured' to take up his new post.

He says he's looking forward to serving veterans as his best friend wanted him to.

Sully signed off the note with a 🐾.



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