'Hero' rescue dog to retire, now up for adoption

The Gyeongsangnam-do Fire Department is searching for a new home for rescue dog “Turi,” which will retire after six years of service on May 29. The 8-year-old male German Shepherd is set to retire under the age regulations in the National Fire Agency’s 119 rescue dog management rules, and will be offered for adoption free of charge following a strict screening process, fire authorities said Thursday. Turi has been deployed more than 400 times and rescued four people during search operations, inc

By The Korea Herald