Cordillera's Hero Dog, Zeus, honored for impressive job of rescuing victims of landslide

Photo Courtesy || PNP Cordillera

Cordillera - Police Regional Office Cordillera honored Zeus, the hero dog, during the Monday Flag Raising Ceremony held at the Regional Headquarters, Camp Major Bado Dangwa, La Trinidad, Benguet on September 6, 2021.

PROCOR Regional Director, PBGEN RONALD OLIVER LEE together with the members of the command group, personally presented the award and certificate during the ceremony.

Zeus was awarded with Outstanding Service Medal and Certificate of Recognition for its outstanding performance as rescue dog which contributed immensely in the recovery of the two victims during a landslide at Antamok River, Loacan, Itogon, Benguet from August 17-20, 2021.

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Zeus used to be an abused and severely malnourished dog before it was adopted and rehabilitated by Mr. Ruben Ventura and later on handled by Pat Cyrus Backeng. After undergoing K9 Search and Rescue training, Zeus was now among the SAR dog of PROCOR Regional Explosive and Canine Unit(RECU).

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Zeus, A True Unsung Hero Dog, instrumental in locating victims of landslide in Itogon

Photo Courtesy || PCADG Cordillera

Cordillera - A brief overview on the PNP's latest hero named Zeus. Zeus is an abused dog, battered and severely malnourished wherein Mr. Ruben Pasag Ventura (the pioneer handler of Zeus) adopted and rehabilitated him.

While Zeus was on his training on K9 SAR,  he couldn't pass the initial screening of service dogs because of his lack of drive and stubbornness but his trainers never gave up on him until he graduated in his class. In fact he graduated as the goat (last place).

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But look at him now! Zeus became the instrument in the location of the two landslide victims in Itogon, Benguet on August 19, 2021 wherein he shows indications by guiding the troops from South Western Benguet Provincial EOD and Canine Unit,  2nd Benguet PMFC and Itogon MPS, PROCOR and other volunteers for the nonstop excavation.

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A true unsung hero who will risk his life just for pats and treats.

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