Golden retriever chases after handler for final heartbreaking farewell before retiring

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golden retriever, spent most of his time with his handler Jia Chuan at the Mobile Division of Armed Police in China.The pair went through rigorous training exercises to ensure Da Mao could carry out search and rescue missions at emergency events.But Chuan was due to retire after serving eight years in the army and had to bid farewell to his four-legged partner.Tear-jerking footage shared by state broadcaster CCTV showed the emotional moment Da Mao jumped into Chuan's arms the day he left the camp.In the clip, Chuan is seen carrying a backpack and saluting a fellow soldier as he prepares to hand over Da Mao.He turns around and walks off after giving a pat on the pooch's head.But the loyal canine can not bear the separation and breaks free.