Hunderts of dogs are sent with the US military to foreign countries. Dog handlers are assigned to them and take care of them all the time. There are many primary purposes for dogs. Some dogs are trained to search for bombs and track people.
Taylor, a Labrador Retriever named Taylor, was one the service dogs that served the US military. Tay-Tay or Princess Taylor was her loving name. She was an Afghan veteran who served twice. The Taliban awarded her a bounty.
Taylor decided it was time to end her military career and live a more tranquil life. These dogs can be adopted after their retirement. The handlers with which the dogs served their service lives are often the first to be on the waiting list. Reunions like this are not always easy.
Transporting ex-service dogs to their loved ones can be costly. Unfortunately, many veterans cannot afford to spend so much. Molli Oliver came in to help. She was a caring veteran flight attendant for United Airlines.
She loved dogs and the US army, which allowed freedom for American citizens. She believed in unifying ex-service dogs and their handlers. She was able to organize four reunions on her own. Oliver was an inspiration to veteran soldiers.
She made sure that Tay-Tay was taken to a first class cabin so she could reunite with Sergeant Tom Hanson, her former handler. Sergeant Hanson was anxiously waiting at Boise Airport. He had saved Taylor’s life from firefights and bullets. In return, the dog had sniffed out bombs from under the soldier’s feet.
Taylor and Sergeant Hanson finally met after being separated for two years. The dog raced towards her handler, uncontrollable in her joy and excitement. Oliver hugged the soldier to show his appreciation.
