Ruby, the lifesaving police dog featured in Netflix movie, is euthanized: "A symbol of hope for all shelter dogs"

A Rhode Island dog whose inspiring story of going from shelter dog to lifesaving police K-9 became the subject of a recent Netflix movie  has been euthanized.

State Police said Sunday K-9 Ruby was put down Friday following a "sudden, acute, and untreatable illness." She was 11 years old.

Col. Darnell Weaver, superintendent of the state police, expressed gratitude for K-9 Ruby's years of service.