Info on retired Police Dog - Page 1

I have possession of an approximately 12 year old male former canine dog for the South Lebanon, Ohio police department. That department no longer exists as of approximately 6 or 7 years ago. The dog's name is Norris. He has an unreadable tattoo in his right ear. Even though the last thing I needed was another dog, I took him in because he is a retired cop like me. How could I say no. He is in bad shape although getting a little better. The vet says his biggest problem is that he is an old big dog and big dogs don't usually fair well in old age. His back legs sometimes buckle from under him. Probably from police dog type duties. Anyway, I am just curious to find out his actual name so that I can see "who he is". He is mostly black and on the big side (except for being very skinny). A sweet dog. If anyone has info on this dog, I would appreciate it. This was probably the only police dog South Lebanon ever had.

I would write the city town hall his purchase must have gone through them?

You might check with other police departments nearby and see if anyone knows who the primary trainers are in the area. If your boy was trained locally, the trainer may still be around and may remember him. You might also check with local vets in the area- he has to have gotten his shots, routine checkups, etc. somewhere. My boy is a former K9 also, and the first time I took him out for his shots we ran into a vet tech who had given him his shots when he was working. Congratulations on your new dog, and congratulations to you for taking in a dog who has served his community well and deserves a good retirement!

Good ideas. Especially about the purchase. I figure vets and everybody else probably only knew him by his name, Norris, but I will try. I'm going to check and see if that city has a historical society. Thanks.

Do Right, You have a HUGE heart! Your good deed has made my day.I work in a Veterinary Hospital and can get meds and supplies at cost (the Vet is a big Shepherd lover and has two of his own) I would love to help if there is anything I can do or if there is anything Norris needs (now or in the future). Having had to put down two of my own Shepherds last year due to old age I know how expensive it can be to keep them comfortable. If you are interested I can send you my e-mail address. Thanks for being such a kind soul! Debbie

All of the big hearts are such a refreshing change from all the back biting!

His tattoo should have been given at his primary training facility. Many police dogs have come from Lackland Airforce Base. You can contact them and ask if his tattoo matches any dog from approzimately 12 years ago. They keep excellent records. Good luck

HB92629 (interesting call name), Thanks but I am happy and financially capable of taking care of whatever he needs. I'm just glad he is out of the situation that he was in previously. I'm just curious about "who he is" but the real problem is the tears that come when he "goes". It has happened to me many times over the years (I'm old) and each one hurts. Vom, Thanks also but his tattoo is unreadable. I used a magnifying glass on it and still can't make it out. All of this really doesn't matter though. He is respected now and can rest for awhile. I have ten acres fenced and he has free roam of it all (but he just stays by me where ever I go). He even tries to play ball tug and fetch but can't run or jump because of his back legs having no strengh. Wish I would have known him when he was younger. Dark Shepherd has got me thinking about starting a rescue situation here just for retired Police Dogs. I never thought that there would be any needing it as I always thought the original handlers would never neglect or give up there "partners" after the dogs retire but now I realize that things happen. Divorces, deaths, etc. I'm thinking about it. Would make me happy to do so but would come with a lot of responsibility. I'm guessing my homeowners insurance would frown on it, and we all know how males together are (and the females together can sometimes be worse). Thanks everyone.

Thanks all who posted on this thread, you have made my day so kind and generous of you all. Whatever goes around comes around - I wish you all the best of everything for being so nice. C X

Do right, Kudos to you and good luck with this dog; I'm so glad he found a great home where he can live out the rest of his life. You have a loving heart. I always think those who take dogs like this old fellow must be the real unsung heros of the breed. Debbie, that was a lovely and generous offer. You too have a great big heart. The pox on those who neglected this dog. This is not the first story I've heard about police departments dumping their old dogs. Recently there was an import listed on Petfinder looking for a retirement home too. When the police dept finished with him, they put him in a shelter. A sad commentary on the throw-away society in which we live.