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Check out the talented #k9 Axle, of the #flaglercountysheriffsoffice, getting some #love from #local #kids!
#thankyouforyourservice Axle!
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🐾 Every week – we are thrilled with more exciting news! Our team is working hard to get every K9 in the US vested. We’re proud to see that K9 Rico from Sudbury Police Department is now receiving the protection he deserves! 🎉 Rico will proudly wear the sentiment "In memory of K9 Hobbs, Des Moines, IA - EOW 12/12/23" on his gear.
Every K9 that tirelessly protects us deserves proper protection. Your generosity and support have made this possible! 🙌 If you believe in our cause, please share our page or this link with your friends and family. Together, we can ensure the safety of our dedicated K9 officers. Thank you for being part of this mission! 💙🐾
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Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
Congratulations
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💙💙💙💙💙💙💙🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
RIP K9 Cappy 🌈
With heavy hearts, the Pittsburgh Police K9 Unit shares the sad news of the passing of their cherished K9 Cappy, a 7-year-old bloodhound. K9 Cappy, paired with Officer Kevin Merkel, was not just a member of our unit but a beloved hero in the community.
K9 Cappy played a pivotal role in what they described as the "Scentsational K9" program. Utilizing an innovative approach, their collaboration with a local hospital and the FBI allowed the tracking of lost loved ones by capturing skin cells on sterile gauze. This program provided families with a sense of security, knowing that if their loved one went missing, K9 Cappy could track them down. Additionally, he was a key asset in Project Lifesaver, adding depth and effectiveness to their efforts.
Beyond his contributions to these programs, K9 Cappy was also a diligent officer, responding to around 65 after-hours calls annually. Whether tracking lost individuals or apprehending fleeing criminals, K9 Cappy and Officer Merkel formed an unstoppable team. Their collaborative approach, with other K9 units, showcased the effectiveness of combining tracking skills with apprehension tactics.
Tragically, K9 Cappy's journey was cut short by an untreatable malignant melanoma that had spread to his lymph nodes. His loss is deeply felt within our unit, as he was not just a colleague but a valued member of our family.
Rest in peace, K9 Cappy. Your legacy of service and dedication will forever be remembered. 🐾💔
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Angelito precioso 💙🤍
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Such an asset to his vocation and community. Prayers for all who loved you.
K9 Turbo
EOW: 3/22/24
Our deepest sympathies go out to the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Office for the loss of their esteemed K9 partner, Turbo. Turbo, who joined the sheriff’s office in 2018, was an invaluable asset to detention operations and played a crucial role in eliminating contraband from the facility.
The passing of Turbo due to cancer is a heartbreaking loss for the entire community. Our thoughts are with his handler and all those who worked alongside him during this difficult time. Turbo will be deeply missed but will forever be remembered for his dedication and service.
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RIP hero K9 Turbo ~ We are grateful for your courageous service & hard work ~ Our deepest condolences to the handler and the entire Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office for this loss ~
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In honor of Women's History Month, Vested Interest in K9s celebrates our incredible Female K9 Handlers. Thank you for your dedication and hard work with your loyal K9 partners!
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The AKC Museum of the Dog in New York City is now featuring an exhibit titled “The Dogs That Serve” through May 5, 2024.
“The Dogs That Serve” tells the story of the NYPD Transit Bureau K9 Unit through the lens of photographer Margaret Foxmoore. The exhibit explores moments with the officers and their K9 partners as they aim to keep New York City and the nation safer.
Many of the photos in the exhibit focus on the bond between the K-9s and their human handlers. “Each of Foxmoore’s spectacular images captures the beauty, nuance and power of a unique human-canine bond,” said Christopher Bromson, the Museum’s executive director.
“The Dogs That Serve" aims to honor Ret. Lieutenant Commanding Officer John Pappas, who retired this past fall after 27 years in the NYPD. He developed the Transit K9 Unit in 2005 and it has grown into the largest K9 team in the NYPD as well as the largest mass transit specific K9 unit in the Western Hemisphere. His K9, Palla, the highest-ranking dog in the history of the agency, will have her harness on display during the exhibition.
“I sincerely hope that the exhibit may inspire coming generations to be K9 handlers, and to work together with their dogs to achieve great things,” said Pappas. “The bond between a pet and its family is strong, but the bond between a police K9 handler and his canine partner, is one of the strongest bonds between human and animal in existence. My partner and I will forever be inseparable.”
Margaret Foxmoore has been photographing the NYPD Transit Bureau K9 Unit for six years.. Her goal is not to document the posed, champion show dog shot, but rather to capture the relationships between dog and handler and the stories that blossom in more candid moments.
“My objective with this collection of photos is to bring to light the heroism that these officers and their K9s put on display every day in this city and beyond and to humanize those behind the badge,” said Foxmoore. “This exhibit is truly not about me; it’s about them.”
Read more: bit.ly/4aKFR99
PHOTO: Margaret Foxmoore
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Thank you so much for sharing!! It's a BEAUTIFUL exhibit.
Awesome dogs !
Thank you Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. for providing protection nation wide with protective vests for so many K9’s. To everyone at the United States Police Canine Association, Inc. Today there was a conversation about the men and women who had a personal calling to serve to protect others. What an incredible gift you’ve given to the others. The heart and soul of these men and women who’ve chosen to protect and defend next to their canine partner will always be shown as they are always. Dedicated, hard working, focused, loving and caring. Thank you and bless all of you. Always.