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Police K9 dies after being left in hot vehicle after air conditioner malfunction

With the summer still in full swing, and many areas reaching record-high temperatures, it’s more important than ever to be vigilant about dogs left in hot cars. Dogs are extremely susceptible to heat stroke, and ...

K9 bloodhound tracks scent to help autistic, non-verbal boy get home

K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department, capable of doing unique tasks that human officers cannot. For instance, dogs have an incredible sense of smell that allows them to track down suspects ...

Shelter dog was was set to be euthanized — now has a new life as a fire department K9

There are many unwanted shelter dogs on the verge of being euthanized, but thankfully sometimes these animals are saved at the last minute, given a second chance at life. Recently, a dog named Boomer was ...

Retired police K9 abandoned at shelter by handler, prompting outrage and investigation

K9 police dogs are true heroes and an invaluable part of any police department. They can be counted on for so many crucial tasks, like tracking down missing people. These dogs deserve the respect we ...

85-year-old woman was missing — hero K9 finds her trapped in ravine: “Like watching a Navy Seal extraction”

K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They have amazing senses that humans lack, allowing them to do important tasks like tracking down missing people. Recently, one smart K9 was tasked with ...

K9 police dog tracks down missing 3-year-old in the woods and gets him home safe — thank you

K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They have amazing senses that humans lack, allowing them to do important tasks like tracking down missing people. Recently, one K9 dog named Midnight saved ...

K9 police dog saves the day, tracks down missing 3-year-old boy just in time

K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They have amazing senses that humans lack, allowing them to do important tasks like tracking down missing people. Recently, one K9 was the hero of ...

Hero K9 tracks down 12-year-old missing in freezing weather — thank you

K9 police dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They can use their incredible senses to do things humans can’t, like tracking down missing people. Recently, a 3-year-old K9 was the hero of ...

Trooper heartbroken after K9 partner was suddenly taken away from him — now he’s fighting to adopt her

K9 police dogs provide an invaluable service to their departments, and they form a close inseparable bond with their handlers. These officers usually also adopt their K9 companion, resulting in a lifelong partnership both on ...

Police officers line up to salute K9 with terminal cancer on her final walkout

Police dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They do critical police work, including tracking down missing people. They’re also beloved by their fellow officers, seen as both a pet and a colleague. ...