Unanticipated Departure
When Nick and Mally stepped off the plane, they were greeted by a truck trailer full of dog kennels. When Nick and the other dog handlers were told to pack their dogs into their kennels, they were still letting Mally use the restroom. So Nick loaded Mally into her kennel and drove away with the trailer full of dogs. Nick never saw Mally again. He didn’t know if he’d ever see her again at the time. Nick described it as one of the most difficult experiences he has ever had.
Unanticipated Departure
Separate Ways
After Mally was taken away, Nick continued his service with the Marines for another year. On July 12, 2013, he was honorably discharged. He had served four years in total. However, Mally’s assistance was still required. Mally was taken to Lackland Air Force Base in Texas to continue her service once she finished working with Nick. Nick couldn’t stop thinking about Mally even after he was released. He still missed her and wanted to see her again one day.
Separate Ways
