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Crafty Narcotics Detection Dog Escapes Kennel For A Post-Holiday Break

Look, nobody likes going back to work after a holiday break. Why shouldn’t that sentiment apply to working canines too? At least, that seems to be the mindset of a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois named Hyco who sniffs out narcotics for a living in South Carolina. On Friday December 27th, Hyco got a little stir-crazy and escaped from his kennel. The Greenville County Sheriff’s office shared his photo on Facebook, hoping someone in the surrounding area would recognize him. Hyco is shy … Read more

Incredible Footage Of K9 Apprehending Suspected Domestic Abuser

Duke is a K9 police officer with the Corona Police Department. He recently showed his insane athleticism and apprehension skills when assisting his handler and fellow officers in taking down a suspect. Warning: the video (published by TMZ) is intense and shows a suspect being held down by the K9 officer. Rest assured, Duke was left completely unharmed, without a single scratch on his body. Police and Suspect in Vehicular Stand Off Police from Corona and Fontana, California were involved … Read more

What We Know About Conan The K9 Military Dog, Plus Twitter Storm of Civilian Declassified Dog Photos

For those of us who admire, love, and devote ourselves to dogs, it comes as no surprise that a skilled service dog played a vital role in bringing down the most wanted terrorist in the world. Thanks to the special operations Delta Force and one of their K9 military soldiers, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is no longer a threat and ISIS has lost a leader. Today we celebrate her service by sharing what we know about this real American hero. Plus: … Read more

K9 Hero Pierced by Over 200 Porcupine Quills While Chasing Bad Guy

Odin is a K9 cop in Coos County, Oregon. His work day ended painfully on Saturday while in pursuit of a suspect. He encountered a porcupine while hot on the trail. The poor pup is shown here with over 200 quills lodged in his mouth, face, and paws. The Chase Was On! The suspect, 29-year old Devin Moss, was on foot after fleeing a deputy earlier that day. Odin was deployed to detain the suspect, who was wanted on several … Read more

New TSA Adoption Program Gives K9 Dropouts A Chance To Find Good Homes

TSA dogs are now a common sight in major airports, but those hard-working pups weren’t born on the job. They’re carefully selected and trained before they’re deemed ready to don official vests. Professional government work, however, isn’t for every pooch. Not every dog has the personality and drive to be good at the job, and some dogs don’t make it through training. So what happens to these K9 drop-outs? They deserve good homes, and the TSA Adoption Program makes sure … Read more

Shelter Dog Becomes State’s First Rescue Pit Bull K9 & She’s Already Busting Criminals

For Pit Bulls who find themselves in shelters, the future often looks grim. But when an energetic Pittie named Officer Wildflower was given an important job to do, she proved that she’s so much more than an “unwanted pet”! According to Myrtle Beach Online, the pooch was picked up as a stray and spent 3 years at the North Myrtle Beach Humane Society. At one point, she was adopted, but then returned because of her bounding energy. “Lots of times with … Read more

Brain Scans May Eventually Help Determine Which Dogs Would Make The Best Bomb-Sniffers

It takes a special dog to be a focused, astute bomb-sniffer, and it should come as no surprise that pouring care and training into detection-dogs-in-the-making is a huge investment of both time and money. Despite being groomed since puppyhood, some pooches simply don’t possess the characteristics to be effective bomb-sniffing dogs, or to do so happily. So, what if there was a test that could determine whether a dog would make an ideal candidate before the investment was made? You may … Read more

California Police Dog Makes Huge Drug Bust First Day On The Job

For six weeks, K9 Rye trained alongside his human handler, Officer Iside, to prepare for his future as a police dog. The two-year-old Belgian Malinois learned obedience and protection, and he also spent hundreds of hours learning the special skills he’d need to be a successful drug detection dog. The hours were long, yet rewarding, and at the end of the program, K9 Rye and Officer Iside received high marks in every category. It wasn’t an easy process, but K9 … Read more

Officers Gift K9 With A Beautiful Goodbye As He Enters Retirement

Bronx, a nine-year-old Belgian Malinois, has served with the Bakersfield, California police department for eight years, and now, it’s time to retire. Bronx was trained as a detection dog, and has been with the Bakersfield Police Department since 2010. As one of the longest-serving dogs with the department, Bronx has worked in several units, including Bakersfield’s patrol division and SWAT team. He has also met tour groups at the police department and gone to schools to help educate children about … Read more

Photo Of Florida Cop Napping With His K-9 Partner Reminds Us Of Their Sacrifice

Heartwrenching photos of imperiled animals, huddled survivors, and property destruction continue to surface as Hurricane Irma assaults Florida. One image seems to perfectly capture an often overlooked group affected by such disasters – first responders. The photo depicts an exhausted officer catching a quick nap on a cot. He has no blanket and only a thin towel for a pillow, but what he does have is his beloved partner by his side. The image, posted to Twitter by the Fort … Read more

K-9 Gets A Hero’s Goodbye On His Last Day

It’s a day that every pet parent dreads: saying goodbye to their beloved companions. And for K9 handlers, they’re not just bidding farewell to their best friends, they’re also losing their partners, and often, their life savers. Officer Michael D’Aresta of the Middletown Police Department in Connecticut escorted his loyal best friend to the vet one last time while he received salutes on all sides. After recently falling ill, Hunter was diagnosed with aggressive liver cancer. Not wanting to see … Read more

Town Gathers To Bid Farewell To Military Dog With Terminal Cancer

Earlier this week we brought you the heroic and heartbreaking tale of Marine Corps veteran, Corporal Jeff DeYoung, and his beloved service dog and partner in war, K9 Cena. The former combat engineer vowed to give his faithful friend a hero’s farewell after Cena was diagnosed with bone cancer earlier this month. On Wednesday, DeYoung fulfilled his promise as hundreds of mourners turned out to honor the bomb-sniffing dog at a museum ship in Muskegon, Michigan. Together DeYoung and Cena … Read more

16 Retiring K-9 Officers Are Honored In An Official Ceremony

Law enforcement officers in Ecuador take the hard work and dedication of their K-9 partners very seriously. When it was time for 16 of the force’s four-legged officers to retire and enjoy their golden years in peaceful bliss, they held a formal ceremony in order to honor them for their remarkable service. The pooches maintained their professional demeanor as everyone took a moment to pray for the pups who had fallen in the line of duty. Afterward, they were walked … Read more

K9 Helps Find Child’s Missing Hearing Aid On The Playground

We love K9 officers for their bravery, hard work, talent, and dashingly good looks (no one can resist a pup in uniform, right?). When K9 Haro of the Macedonia Police Department in Ohio was asked to help find a child’s hearing aid, he proved his commitment to helping the community in all ways, big and small! https://www.facebook.com/MacedoniaPoliceDepartment/photos/a.395606527217442.1073741832.374051656039596/1225541077557312/?type=3&theater After a student lost the very expensive and very important hearing aid at recess, staff searched the playground for the flesh-colored device but it … Read more

Deaf Disabled Dog Diagnosed With Cancer Becomes Honorary K9 Officer

A very inspirational – and very adorable – dog named Shakes has been named an honorary K-9 officer with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office. Shakes has had more obstacles set in front of him than any dog should ever have to overcome. Before finding his loving forever home with road deputy sheriff, Jenna Moeller, he was a starving stray, abandoned and living in squalor. His rescuers from the Florida Keys SPCA instantly fell in love with Shakes, but soon discovered he … Read more

11-Year-Old Girl Sends Care Packages To Military Dogs To Commemorate Her Veteran Grandfather

When 11-year-old dog-lover Kylie Blake wanted to do something to commemorate her late veteran grandfather, she came up with the perfect idea: to send care K-9 care packages to military dogs, in his honor. The Virginia Beach native–who has two pups of her own–has compiled and shipped over 60 care packages that have been delivered overseas to countries that include Germany, Guam, Afghanistan and Iraq. When these hard-working pups receive their presents, they’re treated to snacks, toys, and chews, as well as essentials like blankets, paw salve, … Read more

After Police Dog Is Shot, Selfless Little Girl Donates Allowance For Bulletproof Vests

Several weeks ago, we featured a heartbreaking story of a police dog named Jethro who was shot while he and his partner, Officer Ryan Davis, were responding to a burglary. Jethro was hit by three bullets that resulted in brain trauma; he died the next day. The man responsible for shooting Jethro will be facing up to 57 years in prison if he gets convicted of the shooting. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1013834245322004&id=267504536621649&substory_index=0 A lot of people grieved for Jethro’s loss. https://www.facebook.com/policek9association/photos/a.295124107193025/1037401529631942/?type=3&theater Office Davis … Read more

Think Your Kids Are Using Drugs? You Can Hire A Substance-Sniffing K9 Dog To Search

Ah, the angsty teenage years. This obligatory life stage causes a lot of anxiety in kids and parents alike. But while teens may be worried about social status and changing hormones, parents have other concerns on their minds: “Is my child safe? Is he hanging with the wrong crowd? Could she be into drugs? If the last question is weighing heavily on a parent’s mind, there’s a K9 service that can help provide answers. Opened in 2014, The Last Chance (TLC) Services offers … Read more

This Amazing Man Gives Rescue Dogs A Second Chance To Serve And Protect

Many police and military dogs come from very specific breeding programs all over the world and because of their genetic nature, can be very expensive. While it takes a special type of dog to learn to fight and apprehend a dangerous suspect, there is another line of work that requires no special skills. Detection work, be it search and rescue, illegal drugs or weapons, only needs a strong nose – something every dog has. Fortunately, Brad Croft has founded Universal … Read more

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