It’s been just over a week since former President George H.W. Bush passed away at the age of 94. Now, his beloved service dog Sully is already preparing for his next assignment.
Sully is a 3 year-old yellow Labrador who made Bush’s last few months on this Earth more enjoyable in a big way. His next assignment will be at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
“As much as our family is going to miss this dog, we’re comforted to know he’ll bring the same joy to his new home, Walter Reed, that he brought to 41,” George W. Bush said.
Sully was trained at the VetDogs’ prison dogs program, and Bush often said that he was “beautifully trained.” He loves doing typical dog things like chewing on bones and playing on the beach.
America’s VetDogs released a statement about what is next for Sully after Bush’s death.
“Later this week, Sully will return back to America’s VetDogs in Smithtown, New York, for a temporary stay throughout the holiday season before joining the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center’s Facilities Dog Program,” the statement said. “Sully will be working alongside fellow VetDogs facility dogs SGT Dillon and SGT Truman who are there to assist with physical and occupational therapy to wounded soldiers and active duty personnel during their journey to recovery at Walter Reed Bethesda.”
“America’s VetDogs has placed physical and occupational therapy dogs at military medical centers to work with service members recovering from amputations or other injuries,” the group continued. “Through retrieval, bracing, and innovative tug-of-war exercises, these dogs work with service members as they adapt and work with their new prosthetic limbs.”
We would like to thank Sully for his service to Bush, and we wish him the best of luck at his next assignment!
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