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Recently, Mike Ritland, a former member of the U.S. Navy SEALs, bid a proper farewell to his longtime K9 partner named Carlos, who passed away. Mike shared a post on Facebook where he described how Carlos had done a great job by being his faithful companion for 15 years.
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After serving together for several years, Mike Ritland was able to adopt Carlos forever following the dog’s retirement. In a poignant gesture of gratitude, Mike wrapped Carlos in the U.S. flag that he had carried with him on every operation they had been on together.
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To ensure that Carlos was comfortable in his final moments, Mike Ritland gave the dog his favorite food, steak. This act of kindness ensured that Carlos passed away peacefully, which was a very emotional moment for Mike.