Syd the search dog has retired for a well-deserved rest in the back garden after four and a half years with Galway Mountain Rescue.
Syd qualified as a search dog in April 2019 along with his handler Jarlath, and in the time since then has taken part in multiple search operations.
During their time on call with Galway Mountain Rescue they had two major finds, one locating shoes on the side of a lake that led to divers recovering a missing person.
In another case, they found a missing person alive after they had been missing overnight.
The Search and Rescue Dog Association thanked Syd and his family for their work, and their patience, and wished the good boy a good life in retirement.
“We at SARDA Ireland would like to acknowledge Jarlath’s wife Perry and family for their commitment to supporting them while away training and searching.”
“For putting up with the flower beds being dug up and the clothes being pulled off the line.”
“We’re grateful that Jarlath is continuing with us and is hopefully about to qualify his 3rd dog Shadow next year. In a new discipline, trailing.”
“We wish them the best of luck. As for Syd we wish him a long happy retirement with plenty of long walks and lazy afternoons.”
