CWD Carlos EDD
Explosive Detection Dog CWD Carlos retired in 2011 at 8 years old from protecting US and ISAF forces in continuous deployment for nearly 5 years. CWD Carlos worked with the US Army's 3rd & 4th Infantry Divisions in Baghdad for 2½ years, was then transferred to Kandahar in 2009 to work in direct support of US Special Forces in forward positions.
Carlos is credited with actual finds on missions which saved countless American Soldier lives. As Carlos aged, he was transferred to work with ISAF. In November 2011, Carlos was adopted and took his "Freedom Flight" HOME with another of The K9 Hero Portrait Project Hereos: CWD Narnia!. Carlos headed to Colorado while Narnia retired to the UK.
Ever the Noble Warrior, in retirement Carlos has survived Cancer, Spleen and Laryngeal Paralysis surgeries and loves life even with recurring bouts with Vestibular Disease and Colitis and most recently he was diagnosed with Cardio Myopathy.
Carlos continues to joyfully serve his many friends and is a Goodwill Ambassador spreading the word about our nation's MWDs and CWDs. In order to bring awareness to the contributions of all working dogs, Carlos attends events, visits schools and never meets a stranger.
He received a USWDA Medal of Recognition, was honored in Colorado Springs as a "2012 Hometown Hero" and is the 2013 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, Military Hero Dog. A true Hero who saved countless lives while deployed, a Warrior with a zest for life in spite of challenging medical issues: CWD Carlos inspires everyone he meets!
CWD Carlos EDD has several items in the Etsy store offered for sale. Please browse the store and see items for other K9 (and equine!), heroes we have. All proceeds help cover the costs of future portraits and fundraising endeavors The K9 Hero Portrait does for soldiers, handlers, and the adoptive families of K9 Heroes. https://www.etsy.com/shop/K9HeroPortraitProjec
Carlos is credited with actual finds on missions which saved countless American Soldier lives. As Carlos aged, he was transferred to work with ISAF. In November 2011, Carlos was adopted and took his "Freedom Flight" HOME with another of The K9 Hero Portrait Project Hereos: CWD Narnia!. Carlos headed to Colorado while Narnia retired to the UK.
Ever the Noble Warrior, in retirement Carlos has survived Cancer, Spleen and Laryngeal Paralysis surgeries and loves life even with recurring bouts with Vestibular Disease and Colitis and most recently he was diagnosed with Cardio Myopathy.
Carlos continues to joyfully serve his many friends and is a Goodwill Ambassador spreading the word about our nation's MWDs and CWDs. In order to bring awareness to the contributions of all working dogs, Carlos attends events, visits schools and never meets a stranger.
He received a USWDA Medal of Recognition, was honored in Colorado Springs as a "2012 Hometown Hero" and is the 2013 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards, Military Hero Dog. A true Hero who saved countless lives while deployed, a Warrior with a zest for life in spite of challenging medical issues: CWD Carlos inspires everyone he meets!
CWD Carlos EDD has several items in the Etsy store offered for sale. Please browse the store and see items for other K9 (and equine!), heroes we have. All proceeds help cover the costs of future portraits and fundraising endeavors The K9 Hero Portrait does for soldiers, handlers, and the adoptive families of K9 Heroes. https://www.etsy.com/shop/K9HeroPortraitProjec
Help spread the word about CWD Carlos EDD
Would you help The K9 Hero Portrait Project spread the word about this amazing hero? You can copy this qr code and either send it to friends and family, or send in an email to yourself and print and display at your office or school (please ask the school or office manager, etc for permission first). This code is specific to CWD Carlos EDD