Rex, LBFD's first search and rescue dog, dies at age 14 • Long Beach Post News
"Rex was a great example of what a search dog is, and he will be forever missed," his handler said in a statement on social media.
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"Rex was a great example of what a search dog is, and he will be forever missed," his handler said in a statement on social media.
- ADVERTISEMENT - His paws tippy-tapped on the ground as he paid closer attention to his handler’s cues than the few people gathered for a small ceremony in his honor outside LBFD headquarters. Rex, with gray hair speckling his muzzle and black coat, is retiring. The farewell ceremony Thursday marked his 11 years of service as the department’s first search canine. Rex, the Long Beach Fire Department’s first search canine looks up to his handler, Capt. Wade Haller. The canine will retire after 11 years of service with the department. Photo by Thomas R. Cordova. “There is no question th...