A video of a police dog retiring after eight years of service has gained traction on social media.

Dogs are recognised for their loyalty, and are very useful when it comes to sniffing out a criminal. This is why they are trained to further enhance their sense of smell.

The video was shared by a page ‘Dog’ on Instagram on May 14, with the caption: “Thank you for your service Rio.”

A police officer making the announcement about Rio also thanks the dog for ensuring its handler’s safety in every mission. The officer then added that the dog “can now take a well-deserved rest”. “Eight years of service is a long time. Sweet boy, I hope he finds a nice family with some little kiddos to sneak him table scraps and hug him every day,” a user commented. —