A hero dog who bravely risked its life to save a British army assault force is to receive the animal world's highest medal for bravery, local media reported.
Kuno, a three-year-old Belgian Shepherd Malinois, was wounded by bullets in both back legs in 2019 during a military operation in the Middle East.
Part of one of Kuno's rear paws had to be amputated to prevent life-threatening infection. Its artificial limbs are lightweight and fully bespoke, and enable Kuno to run and jump as it wishes.
"Without Kuno, the course of this operation could have been very different, and it's clear he saved the lives of British personnel that day," said British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace.
The Dickin Medal, introduced by People's Dispensary for Sick Animals during the World War II, is the highest award any animal can receive whilst serving in military conflict. Previous recipients include 34 dogs, 32 messenger pigeons, four horses and one cat.
