On average, police dogs work in the field for 6–8 years. Therefore, they are ready to hang up their K-9 badges around the age of 9 or 10. When a dog retires, the dog handler may decide to keep him as a pet. If this is not possible, the dog will be put up for adoption. B...
MORE: Staff sergeant reunites with retired military dog through adoption project The pair first met in 2018 and quickly formed a bond, becoming certified as a team within two weeks of meeting. Alcala and John went on to serve in various security and law enforcement roles across the island...
Mission K9, however, is an organization that assists former working dogs in many ways, including arranging civilian adoptions. To find out more about their adoption procedure, as well as the process for adopting a retired police dog, visit their“Adopt” page. Your best bet for adopting a re...
but she doesn’t really understand the level of responsibility I have to deal with. She doesn’t take anything seriously and spends all her physical and mental energy playing with toys and taking the micky out of me. Which shows her immaturity and lack of military training. Bless her. ...
often move from their homes because pets are not allowed and they frequently struggle to find a new place to live with their dog. As a result of the cost and many obstacles that get in the way of adoption, many retired law enforcement dogs – we don’t know how many – end up in ...