Meet Patron, a bomb-sniffing Jack Russell terrier who has become a Ukrainian hero

[Ohio Joe]

A tiny but mighty Jack Russell terrier has been saving lives in Ukraine and gaining fans around the world.

Two-year-old Patron works with State Emergency Service rescuers in the northern city of Chernihiv, where he sniffs out Russian bombs (in addition to warming laps, nipping sleeves and generally being a good boy).

In fact, he has helped neutralize nearly 90 explosive devices since the start of Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukrainian officials said last month.

"One day, Patron's story will be turned into a film, but for now, he is faithfully performing his professional duties," tweeted Ukraine's Center for Strategic Communications.

https://www.npr.org/2022/04/20/1093729899/meet-patron-a-bomb-sniffing-jack-russell-terrier-who-has-become-a-ukrainian-hero

Link to tweet

Thank you Patron!

[underpants]

1. That's a good boy

My dog would be great at that. He somehow sensed a box turtle in our backyard from laying in bed on the second floor. Twice. Middle of the night both times.

[mopinko]

2. yup. that's a jack.

i am not woman enough for a jack russell. this fellow is surely happy to have a job.

[JanMichael]

3. We've had a small terrier and I grew up around a Jack Russell..

Actually we had a Teddy Roosevelt terrier which is a small squat short dog for 16 years. She passed away in 2020. In about 3 weeks we will have a Teddy Roosevelt terrier puppy. They are fearless. I understand completely why Ukraine is using one. They're also really good at hiding things and finding things. So finding a bomb is just part of the show.

[mbusby]

4. Also need more ...

... of those giant african rats. Great at sniffing out explosives.

[Phoenix61]

7. Yep! Minesweeping will definitely be needed. nt

[LetMyPeopleVote]

5. This makes me smile

[jalan48]

6. Had a Jack. A little dog who thought he was a big dog.

[a kennedy]

9. Like a lot for "little" dogs, they have no concept of size. 😂 🤣 😂

[MurrayDelph]

10. I currently have a Jack/Dachshund mix

She once chased three raccoons out of our front yard.

[jalan48]

11. Mine would go after possums. He was fearless. I still miss him.

[a kennedy]

19. Awwwwwww, any photos you could post?? Would love to see her.....

I absolutely love wiener dogs, and any mix doxies.

[MurrayDelph]

20. Me, too

but I don't know how to post private photos

[a kennedy]

8. Oh my, my friend Donna, who has passed away, would have loved this......she had two

Jack Russell terriers……one was names Jakie, and the 2nd one is Rowdy. Both of them were just fun, fun dogs. So spunky, so friendly, if they liked ya, if they didn’t they’d let ya know. Great breed.

[Evolve Dammit]

12. Such a good boy. Thanks!

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

13. My JRT, Jake was a wonder in his prime.

He's 16 now and has lost a lot of his sight and hearing but in his day he was a force to be reckoned with.

I don't think our next dog will be a JRT, we're too old to deal with that.

[SergeStorms]

14. There's still a lot of puppy in him.

It's great that he can contribute to the cause. Dogs are most happy when they have a task to perform, whether it's sniffing out explosives, or merely bringing love and laughter into our lives.

Good dog!

[calimary]

15. Good dog! There's a good boy!

[canetoad]

16. Gibby thinks hes

A handsome devil. Possibly even more than Ollie, the muscular chihuahua two doors down.

Seriously, JRTs are good for a lot of things besides running away, jumping, brawling, chewing and disobeying. Good boy Patron.

[BobTheSubgenius]

17. We have a Cairn, which isn't QUITE as high on the Terrier Maniac list, but still pretty active.

In his day, at least. He just turned 14 the other day, and is doing really well, except for his hearing. In his prime he was hell on wheels to rodents... incredible ratter.

If he could have been kept on task, he would have murdered those agility trials. He was faster than you could believe, and could make sharp turns at full speed.

Great dog.

[Demsrule86]

18. I have a Jack Russell...love that dog...she is an amazing dog...Sophie.

[UTUSN]

21. *TOUGH*!

[Raine]

22. What a sweetheart ♥️ he's adorable 😍 but he's also a hero ...

what a combination!!!