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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 Sig
Born: June 2, 2017
Breed: German Shepherd
Start Date: 2019
Training: Patrol Work / Narcotics Detection
Specialty: Narcotics
Hobbies: Socializing with people and testing Travis’s patience
“ K-9 Sig has officially retired from duty and is now working full-time in my house. He’s got his own space, an extra-large kennel, and absolutely no interest in listening—unless it benefits him. If I tell him no, he simply goes to the next person in the house to try his luck for attention.
He makes it very clear that he used to be a working dog… which apparently means boundaries do not apply. The couch? Obviously his. Personal space? Optional. He’s here to love everyone, whether they asked for it or not.
He’s living his best life with daily treats and bones, and heaven forbid anyone forgets his ice. The second the freezer opens, he appears like it’s his assigned post—waiting, expecting, and making sure his benefits package is honored. At this point, he acts like he’s “from the government and here to help”… even though the only thing he’s really helping with is stealing the couch and supervising snack distribution. Retirement looks good on him.”
~ Deputy Travis Kyle
These dogs have earned a hero’s retirement, and with your help, it can become a reality. Through the K-9 Friends KOP Fund, retired K-9s receive ongoing medical care and lifetime food support, ensuring they continue to receive the quality care they deserve after a lifetime of service. Before K-9 Friends, these costs fell entirely on their handlers, who paid out of pocket for their partners’ care for the rest of the dogs’ lives. Today, your support helps ensure these loyal partners receive the care—and retirement—they truly earned.