Hero NYPD K-9 dog named Caesar who had served in Afghanistan is euthanized after battle with cancer Caesar was treated to a hero's salute by NYPD K-9 handlers and their dogs before being put down Thursday Caesar joined NYPD's Transit K-9 Unit in 2014 to help keep subway system safe Prior to that, Caesar had served three tours of duty in Afghanistan with the US Army One time, the dog saved a NAVY SEALs squad by sniffing out explosive devices Caesar's handler, officer Juan Rodriguez, is also an Army veteran who had completed two tours of duty abroad
By Snejana Farberov For Dailymail.com
Published: 21:54 GMT, 15 February 2019 | Updated: 21:55 GMT, 15 February 2019
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End of watch: NYPD K-9 dog Caesar was humanely put down on Thursday after a battle with cancer
A terminally ill NYPD K-9 dog named Caesar on Thursday was treated to a hero's salute before being put down following a bout with cancer.
The German shepherd, who was about nine years old, breathed his last at the Animal Medical Center on East 62nd Street in Manhattan, with his long-time handler, officer Juan Rodriguez, by his side.
Before going to his death, Rodriguez and Caesar
