"Rescued: Failed Police Dog and Steel Sphere's Heroic Roles in Taiwan Quake"

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After being rejected as a drug-sniffing dog for being too friendly and boisterous, Labrador retriever Roger became a star in search and rescue operations following the Taiwan earthquake. Despite his failed career as a drug-sniffing dog, Roger's friendly and restless nature made him a perfect fit for rescue missions. His recent discovery of a young woman's body under rubble has brought attention to his work, but as he nears retirement age, plans are being made to find him a new home in accordance with animal welfare laws.
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