What Happened to the Target Dog in the News

You might be wondering what happened to the Target dog that was in the news. The Target dog in question is a former therapy dog named Finley who was adopted by a Target employee in 2014.

Finley became a beloved mascot for the Target store where his owner worked. He would often visit the store and take photos with customers, which helped to boost store morale and create a sense of community.

Finley's story was first reported by a local news outlet in 2014, after he had been adopted by his owner.

Target, a yellow shepherd mix, was adopted by U.S. troops in Afghanistan after wandering into a military compound and frightening a suicide bomber, potentially saving dozens of soldiers' lives.

She was brought back to the U.S. with Sgt. Terry Young, who had been profoundly affected by her heroism and had worked hard to bring her home.

Target was featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and local media for her heroics in Afghanistan.

She was treated like royalty at the base in Dand Patan, near the Pakistan border.

Target was brought to the San Tan Valley area southeast of Phoenix in August, when Young returned home.

The three dogs, Target, Sasha, and Rufus, were hailed as heroes after attacking a suicide bomber who entered the compound with some 50 soldiers inside.

Sasha was badly injured when the bomber detonated an explosive device and had to be euthanized, but Target and Rufus survived.

Target was a tough dog who had been through a lot, as described by Sgt. Christopher Duke, who was responsible for finding a charity to fly the dogs to the U.S.

Target escaped from the family's back yard on Friday and was put down on Monday after spending the weekend in a county shelter.

Target did not have a microchip or tag, which made it difficult for her owner to track her down.

A neighbor found Target wandering later Friday, put her in his back yard, and called the pound.

The employee who euthanized Target has been placed on administrative leave for failing to follow procedures.

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Target, the heroic dog from Afghanistan, met a tragic end after being mistakenly euthanized at a Pinal County animal shelter.

The dog was featured on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" and local media for her heroics in Afghanistan, where she and two other stray dogs, Sasha and Rufus, were adopted by U.S. troops.

Sasha was badly injured when a suicide bomber detonated an explosive device and had to be euthanized, but Target and Rufus survived and were brought home with soldiers returning from their tour of duty in Afghanistan.

Target was treated like royalty at the base at Dand Patan, near the Pakistan border, and was brought to the San Tan Valley area southeast of Phoenix in August.

The dog's owner, Sgt. Terry Young, worked hard to bring Target back home, and the dog was even given a special name because the Afghans they lived with were always trying to kill her.

After escaping from the family's back yard, Target was captured by animal control and was euthanized by accident.

A neighbor found Target wandering and put her in his back yard, but the dog did not have a microchip or tag, making it difficult for her owner to track her down.

County officials say the employee mistakenly took the dog out of its pen and euthanized it, and an investigation has been launched to determine how the mistake was made.

The employee responsible for euthanizing the dog has been placed on administrative leave, and the county's animal control director is "heartsick" over the mistake.

Target's heroism in Afghanistan saved American soldiers' lives, and her bravery was recognized by the media and the public.