Minden Soldier says Goodbye to K9 Partner

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MINDEN, LA (KSLA) -
A final ride for a beloved pet and four-legged war veteran drew hundreds to the roadside Friday in Minden who wanted to pay their patriotic respects.

Minden Marine Lance Corporal Russ Moseley earned a Purple Heart after he lost his leg while serving in Afghanistan.

The loss was devastating. He experienced even more devastation when he was forced to say goodbye to his war partner, Sergeant Canvas, a nine-year-old black lab.

Canvas suffered a severe spinal cord condition after developing arthritis.

Moseley had the hard decision to make to end Canvas' suffering.

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