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by TessJ10 on 28 January 2011 - 13:01
"SALEM, N.J. - A New Jersey police say a police dog shot in the line of duty this week is expected to make a full recovery and return to work.
Jordan, a K-9 in Salem, was shot in the chest Wednesday during a standoff.
The dog's handler, Patrolman William Robinson, was also grazed by a bullet.
Salem Police Sgt. Robert Hans says the dog was so stoic during the event that his handler didn't realize he'd been shot.
The dog is now at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia.
Veterinarian Vince Thawley tells the Today's Sunbeam newspaper that the bullet is still lodged in the dog, but the only injury it caused was minor lung bruising.
The Salem County K-9 Association is looking for donations to pay for Jordan's care."
Full story here:
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2011/01/police_storm_house_end_11-hour.html
Photo and more info here:
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2011/01/donations_sought_to_pay_for_me.html
Jordan, a K-9 in Salem, was shot in the chest Wednesday during a standoff.
The dog's handler, Patrolman William Robinson, was also grazed by a bullet.
Salem Police Sgt. Robert Hans says the dog was so stoic during the event that his handler didn't realize he'd been shot.
The dog is now at the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia.
Veterinarian Vince Thawley tells the Today's Sunbeam newspaper that the bullet is still lodged in the dog, but the only injury it caused was minor lung bruising.
The Salem County K-9 Association is looking for donations to pay for Jordan's care."
Full story here:
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2011/01/police_storm_house_end_11-hour.html
Photo and more info here:
http://www.nj.com/salem/index.ssf/2011/01/donations_sought_to_pay_for_me.html
by Vom Brunhaus on 28 January 2011 - 14:01
Tess, he should have never been in the Frontline without any VEST, he should have been at the REAR of the melee. Eventually NJSP used a Robot.. They took him to U of Penn Vetrinary hospital in Phila. with a police voucher that U of Penn refused to accept. Penn told them they wanted $9,000 CASH to treat the dog. Far as I know hes still there with a bullet lodged ? VB
by ggturner on 28 January 2011 - 15:01
What a tragedy! Beautiful K9 officer! You would think that the vet hospital would offer free or reduced care for him! Do police departments set aside funds for these types of situations since there is always a risk that a K9 may be shot while on duty?
by ggturner on 28 January 2011 - 16:01
The U of Penn vet hospital web site says K9 Jordan is doing well: http://www.vet.upenn.edu/ .
by TessJ10 on 28 January 2011 - 16:01
Yes, I can't imagine them refusing to treat him!
Also made sense to not do the surgery right away since he has bruised lungs and the bullet didn't hit any organs or break any bones. I imagine anesthesia with bruised lungs would've been pretty dangerous.
Also made sense to not do the surgery right away since he has bruised lungs and the bullet didn't hit any organs or break any bones. I imagine anesthesia with bruised lungs would've been pretty dangerous.
by deacon on 28 January 2011 - 16:01
> If this is true, it is a disgrace!! Would a hospital refuse to treat a human officer with a bullet lodged in him? "NO!! As I said if this is true the the media and city officials need to get involved and expose this facility for this dispicable action and run their asses out of town. Once again what a disgrace if this is true!!
by TessJ10 on 28 January 2011 - 16:01
Ok, get a grip, people, and stop repeating gossip. Vom Brunhaus, who told you the hospital demanded $9,000 in cash before treating the dog?
The dog has obviously received treatment and apparently is still at the hospital receiving treatment. Why would you post something like that? From where are you getting your information?
The dog has obviously received treatment and apparently is still at the hospital receiving treatment. Why would you post something like that? From where are you getting your information?
by alboe2009 on 28 January 2011 - 18:01
qqturner,
My experience is no to departments having a fund strictly for K9s. Depending on the agency, size and location at times say, a geographical area, all agencies in that area (when officers are hurt in the line of duty/depending on injury) will be transported/medivac to that hospital.
A K9 officer is still a police officer and I would think depending on injury/type of injury there are places already designated for those types of situations. And I would think/hope if it was a life threatening injury the closest ER would attempt to assist. (I could be wrong).
What little facts we have with this story I would find it hard to believe for a hospital, especially a Univerisity Animal Hospital to deny medical attention. One because it's a medical hospital, well known, well known in the publics' eyes. To deny medical attention to a police K9 would be a PR disaster with the possiblity of legal action. Let alone the negative impact by any agency with a working K9 all the way to a family pet.
My experience is no to departments having a fund strictly for K9s. Depending on the agency, size and location at times say, a geographical area, all agencies in that area (when officers are hurt in the line of duty/depending on injury) will be transported/medivac to that hospital.
A K9 officer is still a police officer and I would think depending on injury/type of injury there are places already designated for those types of situations. And I would think/hope if it was a life threatening injury the closest ER would attempt to assist. (I could be wrong).
What little facts we have with this story I would find it hard to believe for a hospital, especially a Univerisity Animal Hospital to deny medical attention. One because it's a medical hospital, well known, well known in the publics' eyes. To deny medical attention to a police K9 would be a PR disaster with the possiblity of legal action. Let alone the negative impact by any agency with a working K9 all the way to a family pet.
by TessJ10 on 28 January 2011 - 19:01
Don't believe it. It's not true. I called someone I know who's a student there and found out that they happened to be in the ER when this case came in and they were there when the dog was treated. This K-9 officer came into the ER and was immediately treated with all the care he needed and deserved as soon as he showed up. There was absolutely no delay in treatment.
The doctors don't make the billing rules or set the prices; below is the payment policy Penn publishes on their website. Also it occurs to me that unlike the Philly police dogs that come in & out of that hospital all the time, this dog was not from Philly, but from a county in New Jersey. Sounds like they have their own arrangements to care for their own police K-9s, which makes sense. From one of the articles:
"Jordan was struck in his chest and was treated at the Tri-County Veterinary Hospital in Pilesgrove immediately following the incident. He was then transported to the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia."
From Matthew J. Ryan hospital website:
"Financial Policies
"Payments for outpatient services are due at the time of service. If your pet is admitted to the hospital, you will be given an estimate of the cost for that admission. You will be required to leave a deposit of 50% of the estimate at the time of admission. We require payment in full at discharge. During your pet’s stay you may be informed of an increase in the estimate and may be asked to leave an additional deposit. We accept cash, checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express and CareCredit. Personal ID is required for all checks and credit card payments. CareCredit can be applied for either at the veterinary office or online at www.carecredit.com."
The doctors don't make the billing rules or set the prices; below is the payment policy Penn publishes on their website. Also it occurs to me that unlike the Philly police dogs that come in & out of that hospital all the time, this dog was not from Philly, but from a county in New Jersey. Sounds like they have their own arrangements to care for their own police K-9s, which makes sense. From one of the articles:
"Jordan was struck in his chest and was treated at the Tri-County Veterinary Hospital in Pilesgrove immediately following the incident. He was then transported to the University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital in Philadelphia."
From Matthew J. Ryan hospital website:
"Financial Policies
"Payments for outpatient services are due at the time of service. If your pet is admitted to the hospital, you will be given an estimate of the cost for that admission. You will be required to leave a deposit of 50% of the estimate at the time of admission. We require payment in full at discharge. During your pet’s stay you may be informed of an increase in the estimate and may be asked to leave an additional deposit. We accept cash, checks, Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express and CareCredit. Personal ID is required for all checks and credit card payments. CareCredit can be applied for either at the veterinary office or online at www.carecredit.com."
by TessJ10 on 28 January 2011 - 19:01
P.S. Of course I asked what exactly had happened to him and what they did for him, but no, they don't tell curious people like me any of that stuff. 
Doctor/patient confidentiality applies just like with people. If the PD or the handler tells the story or authorizes one of the vets to tell, that's different, but otherwise, nope, no dice. Oh, well, I tried....
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