Dog Sully's Inspirational Story of Service

Sully is a Labrador Retriever who served as a therapy dog.

He was born on August 8, 2008, and began his training to become a therapy dog at a young age.

Sully's calm and gentle nature made him an ideal candidate for this role.

As a therapy dog, Sully spent countless hours visiting hospitals, nursing homes, and schools, spreading joy and comfort to those in need.

His dedication to his work was unwavering, and he remained a beloved fixture in the community until his retirement.

Sully's story is a testament to the incredible impact that service dogs can have on people's lives.

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Sully, the labrador service dog, paid a touching last tribute to President George HW Bush by resting beside his coffin.

Sully accompanied Mr. Bush's body on the flight from Texas to Washington and back.

The two-year-old labrador was assigned as a service dog to Mr. Bush earlier this year due to his need for assistance in his last years of life.

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Sully is a highly trained dog that can perform various commands, including opening doors and fetching items.

The picture of Sully resting beside the casket was tweeted by Mr. Bush's spokesman, Jim McGrath, with the caption "Mission complete."

Sully's actions and presence on the flight were a moving tribute to the late president.

Social media users thanked Sully for his services and commented on the loyalty of dogs towards their owners.

Sully has a new mission to serve wounded troops at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

This is a huge honor for the Labrador retriever, who previously served as a companion and helper to former President George H.W. Bush.

Sully will join the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center's Facility Dog Program, where he will work with other dogs to assist with physical and occupational therapy to wounded soldiers and active-duty personnel during their recovery.

Sully's training at America's VetDogs prepared him for tasks such as opening doors, picking up items, and summoning help.

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The dog's new role will make a significant difference in the lives of those he will be serving.

Sully is named for former airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River during an in-flight emergency.

The dog has already gained a reputation for bringing joy to those around him, including U.S. Marines he participated in the Toys for Tots program with.

Sully was a service dog to former President George H.W. Bush.

He was trained at America's VetDogs, a nonprofit organization that prepares dogs for service to veterans and first responders.

Sully was trained for tasks such as opening doors, picking up items, and summoning help.

The dog was named for former airline pilot Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River during an in-flight emergency.

Sully has an Instagram account, sullyhwbush, with about 117,000 followers.

He was shown participating in the U.S. Marines' Toys for Tots program.

Sully is a Labrador retriever.