Capitol Police K-9 Unit Awarded with American Kennel Club’s Canine Officer Program Award WASHINGTON — The U.S. Capitol Police K-9 unit is being recognized for the service their K-9s provide to public safety. The American Kennel Club (AKC) is honoring the U.S. Capitol Police K-9 unit with the AKC Canine Officer Program Award…Read More ..read more

State Police Troop in One CT Town Gets a New K-9 Obstacle Course Thanks to an Eagle Scout Project TOLLAND — With its K-9 obstacle course in a state of disrepair and a lack of funds to replace it, state police at Troop C looked to alternatives to create a course as special as its canine officers. And it was a soon-to-be Eagle Scout who accepted the challenge. 16-year-old John Sleeman built a maze of 10 obstacles that include platforms that move when jumped on, ramps to climb up and run down, a wooden barrier to jump over, and tubes to run through…Read More ..read more

Texarkana Texas Police K-9s Thor, Absurd to Compete on National Level Later This Year TEXARKANA, Texas — Two K9 officers and their partners will compete in the United States Police Canine Association national trials later this year after being awarded Top Dog and winning first place during the USPCA Region 20 Trials last week…Read More ..read more

Intermountain Life Flight Unveils K9 Transport Service for Injured Service Dogs Salt Lake City, Utah (Good Things Utah) — In a unique collaboration with local veterinarians, specialized animal hospitals, and public safety agencies, Intermountain Life Flight, one of the nation’s premier medical transport programs, is launching a specialized operational K9 transport service…Read More ..read more

Transfusion from Dog Blood Bank Helps Save Police K-9 LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) – When a canine is in crisis, Las Vegas Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care is there, performing life-saving transfusions with blood from donor dogs. After a blood transfusion and some special attention, Metro Police K9 Enzo got to go home with his handler after being stabbed several times…Read More ..read more

US Army Partners with BluePearl to Treat Military Working Dogs’ Combat Casualties Like human service members, military working dogs (MWD) can suffer combat casualties. Who will help them when they get hurt? The Army recently announced a partnership with BluePearl, a veterinary hospital company. This initiative will bring BluePearl specialists to train veterinarians in this military branch…Read More ..read more

Retired UPD K-9 Remembered for 12 Years of Service The University Police Department remembers K-9 Ginger, who retired and passed away in April from cancer. Ginger, a golden retriever, served the department as an explosives detection K-9 for 12 years.  Alongside her handler, previous UPD Officer Josh Cook, she provided security at large campus and community events. She was named a K-9 of Excellence in 2016 by the Governor’s Office and the American Kennel Club…Read More ..read more

Indiana Police Dog to Get Vest in Memory of Des Moines K-9 BREMEN, Ind. (WISH) — A police dog will get a vest to protect the animal from bullets and stabs after a nonprofit donated the gear in memory of another canine that died in Iowa, Indiana State Police said…Read More ..read more

Tullahoma Police Cpl. Derek Bowles and K-9 Storm Crowned Top Dog The Onpoint K9 Academy Police Canine Seminar and Competition, held in Scottsville, KY, witnessed more than 30 Law Enforcement patrol K-9 teams from across the region show of their skills and expertise. Cpl. Derek Bowles and his K-9 partner, Storm, claimed the coveted title and award of Top Dog…Read More ..read more

Houston PD K-9 Helps Rescue Puppy Tied Up in the Woods and Left to Die After Nabbing Robbery Suspect Police dog Ronin with the Houston Police Department helped officers take down a robbery suspect then led his handler back to rescue an adorable puppy he’d spotted in the woods while chasing down the alleged thief…Read More ..read more