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Initiated in 2015, the vision of the K-9 Officer Preservation (KOP) Fund is to ensure all of the DCSO K-9s continue to receive the same high level of care and compassion they are currently receiving – throughout their retirement. During their careers, these K-9s are called upon for difficult and physically demanding work. As a result, medical costs in retirement are often extensive.
K-9 Hero Blu
Born: August 29, 2016 – Czech Republic
Breed: German Shepherd / Malinois Mix
Start Date: 2018
Training: Patrol Work
Specialty: Building Searches
Hobbies: Looking for his (human) little sister's stuffed animals
“Blu is looking forward to a well-earned retirement after 6.5 years on the K-9 Unit. However, he will miss looking for criminals and having weekly wrestling sessions with the other handlers since they resulted in lots of belly rubs.” ~ Deputy Blake Davis
K-9 Hero Scooter
Born: July 2, 2013 – Holland
Breed: Belgian Malinois
Start Date: 2015
Training: Patrol Work / Narcotics Detection
Specialty: Drug Detection
Hobbies: He'll do anything for a ball
“Scooter is really enjoying retirement. He loves to lay on the back deck and sun himself, and he always has a ball in his mouth or under his paw. He keeps himself busy with his other new hobby of pulling down the bee traps in the backyard and making me mad. He also figured out how to open the back door to let himself in the house.” ~ Sergeant Brad Proulx
These dogs have earned a Hero’s Retirement, and with your help it can be a reality. K-9 Friends has provided $41,150 for medical care of these retired K-9s. Prior to K-9 Friends the deputies had to pay these medical expenses out of their own pockets for K-9s Leon, Ziehan, Moose, Axel, Loki, Borris, Koa, Tank, Zoos, Colt and Atlas.