Meet Joker
Category: Military Dog
Hometown: Enid, Oklahoma
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Age: 9
Superpower: Unshakable focus and heart of gold.
Meet Joker
Retired Military Working Dog Joker is known for his laser focus, unstoppable energy, puppy eyes and big hugs. He gave his all to every mission, including deployment overseas and working with Secret Service. Now retired, he remains committed to protecting his family while his handler is on active duty. He loves waking up the kids in the morning to play, bringing his favorite toy along. Joker is a hero whose loyalty never fades, even after service.
What moment best shows Joker’s heroism?
He approaches every task with complete dedication, even working alongside top security teams to sweep areas for national leaders. His ability to stay focused and perform flawlessly under intense pressure and distractions is what makes him so reliable and a true hero.
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