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January 11, 2021
RAPID CITY, S.D. The Rapid City Rush’s four-legged teammate was introduced to his new family over the weekend.
Rush, a red Labrador, was adopted by the hockey team last season, with the goal of training him as a service dog for a South Dakota veteran.
The team shared the responsibilities of raising the pup and teaching basic commands until he was a bit older. Then, through a partnership with the South Dakota Canine Center, Rush got additional training.
photo courtesy: Rapid City Rush
All that was left was to find Rush a new home.
The veterans’ support group, Mission-22, helped identify a veteran in need, and over the weekend, Rush was introduced to his new best friend retired Air Force Staff Sargent Tony Russell.