-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Check out this amazing news segment about a Pennsylvania organization that's helping re-integrate shelter pups back into society by training them … [Read more...] about This Organization Is Turning “Throw Away Dogs” Into K-9 Heroes!
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Shelter Dog Labeled ‘Problem Child’ Becomes the First Pit Bull K9 Officer Ever in the State of Ohio
Leonard is definitely NOT what one might expect when it comes to K9 officers, however he really seems to be very well suited for the task. In fact, he’s so well suited for it, he’s just become the first pit bull dog to ever become a K9 officer in the state of Ohio. Leonard is about 2 years old, and had spent some time at a shelter before being trained as a police … [Read more...] about Shelter Dog Labeled ‘Problem Child’ Becomes the First Pit Bull K9 Officer Ever in the State of Ohio
North Carolina’s Newest K-9s Are Rescue Pit Bulls
Rather than spend $15-20,000 on specially bred and trained German shepherd and Belgian Malinois K-9s, a North Carolina sheriff’s office opted to accept a grant from animal rescue groups and take in two homeless pit bulls. They had only been on the job for a week when one of them made their first meth bust! This comes from Clay County NC Sheriff’s … [Read more...] about North Carolina’s Newest K-9s Are Rescue Pit Bulls
Over 140 Volunteers Come Together to Build Dog Houses for Police Dogs
More than 140 volunteers turned up in Norfolk, Virginia on Sunday morning as part of an effort to supply proper outdoor housing for the dogs in the Norfolk Police Department. Many of the volunteers even brought their own tools and equipment to help out with the effort, but it didn’t matter what their level of construction expertise was, all who came were welcomed to … [Read more...] about Over 140 Volunteers Come Together to Build Dog Houses for Police Dogs
After Long Legal Battle, Mexico FINALLY Agrees to Stop Putting K9s Down Upon Retirement
It was a long and difficult battle, but Mexico has FINALLY agreed to stop putting down their police dogs after they age to retirement. Now their heroic dogs will be getting the thanks and respect they deserve after dealing with the many difficulties that come along with being a police officer. The announcement was greeted with celebration from many of the human … [Read more...] about After Long Legal Battle, Mexico FINALLY Agrees to Stop Putting K9s Down Upon Retirement