
Shelter dog was was set to be euthanized — now has a new life as a fire department K9
There are many unwanted shelter dogs on the verge of being euthanized, but thankfully sometimes these animals are saved at the last minute, given a second chance at life.
Recently, a dog named Boomer was saved from being put down — and now he’s the one saving lives, as one fire department’s newest K9.
Three months ago, Boomer, a 2-year-old German Shepherd, was in the care of the Anne Arundel County Shelter in Maryland. It was nearly the end of his story, as he was reportedly just hours from being euthanized.

However, his life was spared by a last-minute miracle: officers from the Anne Arundel County Police saw the dog and thought he might be a good fit for their K9 program, according to NBC Washington.
While Boomer’s life was saved, they couldn’t find a place for him in the department, so they reached out to nearby departments to see if the German shepherd could be of any service.
The Prince George’s County Fire Department, one county over, heard about Boomer and decided to adopt him into their Explosive Detection K9 Unit.

Boomer went through 14 weeks of training, learning how to use his sense of scent to detect explosives, preparing for this crucial, life-saving job.
Anne Arundel County Police Department Corporal Brian Fleig says that Boomer’s personality has blossomed after getting a new start with the fire department, saying he went from a “glass half empty” dog to a “glass half full” dog.
“He has a great time out here, he has purpose, he does a fantastic job at finding and discovering explosives, and he’s been a joy to work with over the past several months,” Fleig says in a video shared by the department.

“He basically went from a kennel dog who was not very sociable to a working dog,” Cpl. Andrew Cummings of the Prince George’s County Police Department told NBC Washington. “As you can see, he can be around people, very sociable, just a good working dog.”
“He’s just excited to work every day, living life to its fullest now.”
Boomer will be utilized for important tasks like suspicious package calls and post-blast investigations, the department says. When not on duty, he will go home and live with his handler, who also has four other dogs at home.
We’re so glad Boomer was saved from being euthanized and now has an inspiring new purpose as a fire department K9!
Please share this amazing news! ❤️
News Post


Don't Ignore These 15 Common Cancer Symptoms: A Guide to Early Detection

5 Hidden Nutritional Deficiencies You Likely Have (and How to Fix Them)

Scientists Turn Coffee Waste Into Bricks—And They’re Twice as Strong as Standard

The Amount of Electricity Now Being Generated From Solar Is Unbelievable

3-Year-Old Girl Bites and Swallows Mercury from a Broken Thermometer — Her Mother’s Quick Thinking Saves Her Life and Earns Praise from Doctors

More and More Young People Are Suffering from Colon Cancer — Doctors Warn: Eat Less of These 3 Things!

Diagnosed with Late-Stage Stomach Cancer, I Painfully Realized: 3 Foods Left Too Long in the Fridge Were the "Accomplices"

Scientists Turn Coffee Waste Into Bricks—And They’re Twice as Strong as Standard

Study Reveals Reading is a Complex, Flexible Brain Process Involving Multiple Interacting Neural Networks

Australia Is Using 3D Printers To Save Coral Reefs, And The Fish Are Already Moving In

Planet Earth Has Been Spinning Faster Lately

Goodbye Nursing Homes! The New Trend Is CoHousing With Friends

Global warming could permanently shift rainfall patterns, affecting water access for 2 billion people worldwide, study shows.

The Amount of Electricity Now Being Generated From Solar Is Unbelievable

Scientists Discover Cosmic Glitch That Challenges Everything We Know About Gravity—And May Mean Our Universe Is an Illusion

The Forgotten Daughter: How I Found My Worth After Being Overlooked by My Own Family
A woman reflects on growing up neglected in her own family, learning to embrace her true worth after years of being overlooked. A powerful story of reclaiming respect, love, and belonging.

My Sister Threw Our Grandpa a 90th Birthday Party but Karma Hit Back When She Demanded He Pay for It
When Lily’s sister, Ava, threw their grandpa a 90th birthday party, she made a shocking demand that would change everything. Find out what happened when Lily stood up for her grandpa.

My MIL Demanded I Give Back My Engagement Ring Because It 'Belonged to Her Side of the Family'
When my husband proposed, he gave me a beautiful vintage ring that had been in his family for generations. But his mother decided it wasn't mine to keep. She demanded it back, and I handed it over, too stunned to argue. I thought that was the end of it...

This brave woman claims that having a stroke and losing her ability to move below the waist was the best thing that has ever happened to her
This brave woman claims that having a stroke and losing her ability to move below the waist was the best thing that has ever happened to her.