K-9 “Frenky” veteran, a 10-year-old German shepherd dressed in explosive detection and bite, was reunited with his manager from American Human Society (AHS) after three years.
The re -unification program of AHS military working (MWD) brought together Frenky and his manager, SGT military headquarters. Kristin Vanderzanden, in San Antony.
They worked together from 2017 to 2021 and K-9 retired in January. Frenky’s first handler was voderzanden during his term and the dog was Her first K-9.
Vanderzanden, one of two sergeants of drilling for a military MWD program, served with K-9 for almost 4-half years. Their service together included a nine-month fighter tour in Afghanistan and a 10-month-old combat tour in Iraq.
The Military K-9 working dog Frenky adopted from his litter in Germany’s recruit of the Ministry of Defense before starting training in the United States. (Rick Kern/Getty Images for American Humane Society)
Frenky’s calm during mission with several American victims after she came across a sniper fire and minobac circles in Afghanistan She allowed MWD to continue looking for explosives. The K-9 became some of the mascots for the American Special Forces team afterwards at the base for his “sweet, awful personality,” says Vanderzanden.
Odoring beyond the protocol, Frenky slept on the floor of Voderzanden’s room while deploying in Afghanistan, instead of his grower.
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Vanderzanden and Frenky have completed 20 missions of the secret service together, protecting the president and the first lady and several foreign dignitaries.
Vanderzden was awarded to Fort Drum in North New York in 2021, separating it from Frenky. In an interview with AHS, Vanderzandende split that she was devastated to leave Frenky Fort Johnson in Louisianisaying, “It was like to leave the baby behind.”
SGT military staff. Kristin Vanderzanden said that Frenky was her “one true constant” during the first half of her military career. (Rick Kern/Getty Images for American Humane Society)
Vanderzanden also said she “cracked a little” to see Frenky again when it was rumored that she could withdraw for old age. Frenky served with three executives during his military service, but is especially close to Vanderzenjen.
The re-unification program paid for traveling K-9 from Fort Johnson to San Antonio to re-unite Vanderzanden and Frenky.
AHS will also cover all veterinary expenses for the rest of Frenky’s life.
American Human Society again united a military dog with retirement, Frenky, with its former manager, Staff SGT. Kristin Vanderzanden, February 2nd, in San Antony. (Rick Kern/Getty Images for American Humane Society)
According to a statement, Vanderzedden is excited that Frenky will give the opportunity to enjoy the dog, relaxing on the couch and living in the house instead of a breeder.
“Frenky is an extraordinary dog that made an invaluable contribution to our country,” said Dr. Robin Ganzert, President and CEO of AHS, for Fox News Digital.
“Like his colleagues of military working dogs, Frenky is a messy hero who deserves our gratitude and respect. American humane society was honored to help him gather and retire him.”
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According to the program, “American Human Society pays tribute to life contributions to all veterans, including military working dogs (MWDs) who risked their lives bravely serving our country.”
Frenky will join Vanderzanden’s second dog, a German shepherd and a mixture of cattle dogs named Cora, as the latest family member.
