An anti-poaching hero who led a brave life as a tracking dog was diagnosed with terminal cancer. However, her retirement has led her to the hands and care of other conservation heroes who are dedicated to making however long she has left, a wonderful life.
Hartebeesport, South Africa (06 September 2023) — Anti-poaching dog heroes are some of the most important boots on the ground when it comes to foiling poachers’ plans. These paws of conservation efforts lead brave lives, but even the top dogs need a little hero intervention of their own sometimes.
Recently, Nala, an anti-poaching tracking dog from Global Conservation Force working for the Endangered Wildlife Trust, took an early retirement. The gorgeous Belgian Malinois was diagnosed with terminal cancer, so she needed some heroes of her own to intervene to make her retirement magic (though she is thankfully said to be blissfully unaware of her health plight).
Fittingly, her new adoptive family happen to fit the heroic bill perfectly and also comes from her world where wildlife protective efforts are always the order of the day.
They are none other than Brendan and Danelle Murray who founded the Owl Rescue Centre; responsible for incredible rescues (big and small, feathered or otherwise) in numerous disclosed and undisclosed parts of South Africa, including the likes of Banjo the baby baboon.
Now, Nala has the chance to retire in the best care.
“She can travel to work with us if she wants, she can play, she can sleep on the couch and binge on Netflix and chicken nuggets. However long she has left, she will have a great life,”—the Owl Rescue Centre’s heroes shared.
Meanwhile in other conservation news to get excited about, African Parks recently acquired 2000 Southern White Rhinos to rewild—a massive move for the non-governmental organisation in an effort to give the species fighting for its continuation a better chance.
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