Tampa Police Department K9 Unit.
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Dogs play a vital role in today’s public service, including law enforcement, FIRE departments, and search and rescue teams.
Shepherds, Labrador German Shepherds, Belgian Malinois, Labrador and Golden Retrievers, and Retrievers, are for different ork Bloodhounds are all used for different types of ser vice work. During their service wor work. careers, which last to ten years, year working orking oft suff careers, which last about eight to ten years, the working dogs often suffer often suffer injuries while performing their duties. Although treated at the time of injury, treated injur y, performing further attention may required aft they retire. However, further medical attention may be required long after they retire. However, after retired, law enfor once retired, law enforcement agencies no longer provide veterinar y coverage, enforcement provide veterinary coverage, other benefits for hav served or other benefits for these dogs who have ser ved their communities. have Some communities have created private sector hav have created private sector organizations to assist with food, supplies and food, organizations to assist expensive costs expensive medical costs that become the responsibility responsibility handler, hav retired. of the handler, once the dogs have retired. have Contact your Contact your local police department’s K9 unit department’s for more information on how to help. how to for more information
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