Sabi: explosive detection dog in Afghanistan
November 12th, 2009 by Leslie
Australian explosive detection dog Sabi is photographed Nov. 11 at Forward Operating Base Ripley in Tarin Kowt, Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan. In Sept. 2008, Sabi's army patrol was ambushed by militant fighters and he disappeared during the fierce battle. He has been returned to its unit after more than a year. (AP Photo/Andrew Mearse)
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd, front left, and U.S. Gen. Stanley McChrystal, commander of ISAF, pat Sabi. (AP Photo/Andrew Mearse)
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We just celebrated Veteran's Day. While we are praying for soldiers serving overseas, let's also pray for the animals, like Sabi, that are also fighting to keep us safe.
Tags: dogs in military, veteran's day
November 12th, 2009 at 11:38 am
That's wonderful! I'm so glad Sabi was found.
November 12th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
hi deegah! yes, i like these happy stories too. i can't imagine what these poor dogs go through in such a hostile environment.
leslie
November 12th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
where was he all this time and how did he survive?
November 12th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Wow. That's great. If only Sabi had a camera strapped on.
November 12th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Hi Leslie
Good story
and better end 
November 12th, 2009 at 5:38 pm
hi nkea: i know. poor dog. thank goodness he's back where his unit will take care of him.