How fitting this came up on my feed today!

Hurricane (April 26, 2009 – February 18, 2025) was a Special Operations canine of the United States Secret Service. He was a black Belgian Malinois recognized for his valor and bravery in 2014.^[1] He is considered the most decorated dog in American history.^[2]

K9 Hurricane was recognized for his bravery and heroic actions over the years:

• 2014: The US Secret Service presented Hurricane and Mirarchi with the Award for Meritorious Service.
• 2015: Hurricane and Mirarchi were awarded the Secretary's Award for Valor by the US Department of Homeland Security, the first award ever presented to U.S. Secret Service canine.
• 2016: Hurricane was the recipient of the Animal Medical Center in New York City's Top DogAward.
• 2019: Hurricane was presented with Great Britain's PDSA Order of Merit for Outstanding Devotion and Service to Society, the first international recipient of the award.^[4]
• 2022: In a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol on March 9, 2022, Hurricane became the first recipient of the Animals in War & Peace Distinguished Service Medal.

We thank you hurricane on America’s 250th birthday!!