ROANOKE, Va. – Monday marked the first step in preparing for big changes at Roanoke's historic Fire Station 7 in Grandin.
The iconic Trojan Dog that sits outside the fire station is now gone.
The nearly 10-foot tall statue that's been there since 2010 is being relocated while work begins to tear down the fire station and build a new one.
In the meantime, the Trojan Dog is getting some upgrades of his own.
"To repair three little cracks in his mouth and tooth and then cover him in a new clear coat," said Ann Glover, the artist who created the dog.
Once these repairs are completed, the Trojan Dog will be back out in a yet-to-be-determined location in the Raleigh Court area.
He should be back early next year.