A dog named Ares licks its handler during a retirement ceremony for firefighter work dogs in Quito, Ecuador, Monday, May 20, 2024. The retired dogs were adopted by local residents. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
Firefighter dog Zeus is awarded a medal in gratitude for his services at a retirement ceremony for dogs that served with firefighters in Quito, Ecuador, Monday, May 20, 2024. The retired dogs were adopted by local residents. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
Gaia demonstrates her skills at a retirement ceremony for dogs that served with firefighters in Quito, Ecuador, Monday, May 20, 2024. The retired firefighter dogs were adopted by local residents. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
Firefighters attend a retirement ceremony for their work dogs in Quito, Ecuador, Monday, May 20, 2024. The retired dogs were adopted by local residents. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
A firefighter says goodbye to Kratos at a retirement ceremony for dogs that served with firefighters in Quito, Ecuador, Monday, May 20, 2024. The retired dogs were adopted by local residents. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)
Firefighter dog Gaia arrives for her retirement ceremony, along with other dogs, in Quito, Ecuador, Monday, May 20, 2024. The retired firefighter dogs were adopted by local residents. (AP Photo/Dolores Ochoa)