HOPKINTON, Mass. —A member of the Massachusetts Canine Rescue Team diagnosed with an aggressive form of bone cancer is being euthanized Wednesday, but the dog got to complete one last search with her team.
Machiko, a 5-year-old black Lab, was diagnosed with bone cancer three weeks ago and is currently only walking on three legs.
As a final goodbye to Machiko, who also goes by Mishi, the rescue team conducted a mock search inside Hopkinton State Park Tuesday evening.
"She's my partner, she's my friend, and she's a family member," Mishi's handler Russ Doucette said.
More than a dozen volunteers and friends came to see the dog's final search. It was an emotional evening for those who have spent years training Mishi.
