An abandoned Russian war dog has switched sides and is now defending Ukrainian troops on the battlefield.
Meet Max, a 3-year-old Belgian Malinois who was found malnourished by Ukrainians in the Mykolaiv area and nursed back to health.
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After being taught to understand Ukrainian orders, he was reconditioned as a minesweeping dog.
“From now on, Max will serve on the right side, defending Ukraine and nibbling Russian asses.” said Dmitry, a member of the Ukrainian National Guard.
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His comrade added: “Max has become a real favorite with the guards. We can’t understand why the Russians would leave behind such as lovely animal.”
“Ukrainians love dogs, they regard them as part of the family.”
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Max was discovered still wearing the Russian dog’s camouflaged collar.
“Malinois are the same breed used by the SAS and the SBS,” a British special forces member told the Daily Star. They are brave, highly intelligent, and athletic animals.
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“They are tremendously loyal but Max has obviously been convinced that the Ukrainians are now his new masters.”
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“I’m very surprised that one of these animals was actually abandoned by the Russians because they are a highly-prized asset.”
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“Also the bond between a dog and its handler is very strong. It would be like leaving a member of your family behind.”