In memory

Toshi.

Toshi was my search and rescue partner. He was a certified search and rescue dog. We trained together and went out on real missions with Clubul Câinilor Utilitari.

In May 2025, he was diagnosed with cancer. I organised a fundraising campaign and did everything I could. In October, I lost him.

Some stories do not need a lesson. They deserve to be remembered.

Toshi as a chocolate labrador puppy, lying next to a toy sheep — The beginning

Toshi in his search and rescue harness in a forest — In harness

Toshi's name tag next to a Clubul Câinilor Utilitari tag — Clubul Câinilor Utilitari

Toshi on a rubble field during search and rescue training — Search and rescue training

Vlad and Toshi walking down a forest path — Out together

Toshi lying on the floor at home with a yellow tulip — At home

Vlad and Toshi in a long abandoned hall used for training — Training

Toshi lying in front of the sign of Centrul Chinologic Sibiu — Centrul Chinologic Sibiu

Toshi standing on top of a pile of rubble, mouth open, happy — Top of the pile

Vlad and Toshi resting by a camper van on a beach at sunset — On the road

Toshi sitting at home, looking up at the camera — Waiting

Toshi sitting on a lakeside path under a willow tree, on his leash — By the lake

Toshi sitting on a beach at sunrise — Sunrise

Thank you, Toshi.

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