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RETIRED SAF DOG GETS NEW LEASE OF LIFE

07 Aug 2020

Retired military working dog Vivi was enjoying her golden years these past two years – until cancer struck three months ago. But her “paw-rents” Mr Wayne Goh and Mrs Darilyn Goh never gave up on her, nursing her back to health.

//PRODUCED & EDITED BY KOH ENG BENG

//PHOTO COURTESY OF WAYNE GOH

Love dogs like Mr and Mrs Goh? If you're interested in making Vivi's juniors a part of your family, visit http://go.gov.sg/mindef-dogadoption20 for more details! This year's adoption drive runs from 20 Jul to 14 Aug. The unit will continue to take full care of any retired dogs who are not adopted.

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