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Massachusetts passes law allowing K9 police dogs to receive emergency medical care

K9 police dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. They perform many crucial task that only a dog could do, like tracking people by scent or taking down fleeing suspects. Like their human ...

Hero K9 tracks down missing 10-year-old girl and brings her home safe

K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. Dogs’ remarkable instincts make them uniquely capable of performing crucial tasks that their human counterparts couldn’t. Most importantly, K9 dogs have a heightened sense of ...

Dog set to be euthanized by kennel finds a new life as a K9 police dog

Many police departments employ K9 police dogs. These dogs are not only invaluable in police work, but are a beloved part of any department: they often form close bonds with their human colleagues. And one ...

K9 police dog shot in the line of duty gets a ‘hero’s welcome’ home as he leaves hospital

K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. Like their human partners, they put their lives on the line to help keep their communities safe. It can be a dangerous job, and sadly ...

K9 police dog gets his own party as he retires from the force

K9 dogs are an invaluable part of any police department. Just like their human partners, these dogs dedicate their lives to keeping their communities safe and frequently help to save lives. We should celebrate these ...

Wrangler, service dog and police K9 who became a star on ‘Today,’ dies at 6 — rest in peace

It’s always heartbreaking when a pet passes away unexpectedly, especially when they are still relatively young. The only thing you can do is look back on the good times you had, and the impact your ...

Search-and-rescue K9 tracks down missing teen

K9s are an invaluable part of any police department. With their incredible sense of smell, police dogs can do many things human officers can’t, like finding a person by tracking their scent — a skill ...

K9 police dog locates 12-year-old girl who went missing during Tropical Storm Elsa

K9s are an invaluable part of any police department. With their incredible sense of smell, police dogs can do many things human officers can’t, like finding a person by tracking their scent. That skill plays ...

K9 bloodhound finds abducted 6-year-old girl by tracking scent

K9s are an invaluable part of any police department. Because of dogs’ incredible sense of smell, they can do many things human officers can’t, like finding a person by tracking their scent. That skill plays ...

Florida’s governor signs bill allowing first responders to treat and transport injured police K9s

Florida’s governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill that would allow first responders to treat and transport injured police K9s. Previously, EMTs and paramedics were prohibited from helping the four-legged officers. DeSantis signed the bill Friday ...