Police Work Dog Appreciation

12/04/2024

07/03/2024

On behalf of Sheriff Idleburg, Deputy Forlenza, and all of us at the sheriff’s office, THANK YOU for the outpouring of support for K9 Dax! We wanted to provide a brief update, although there isn’t much to share. K9 Dax still has some swelling in his neck/spine area. He’s receiving acupuncture to help reduce the swelling. When that goes down, he will receive further testing to determine the exact extent of his injuries, along with prognosis. K9 Dax is in good spirits and getting spoiled with love and treats from his family at home! Again, thank you all for your positive wishes and support!

30/01/2024

RIP

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Narcotic/Patrol K9 Max.

Max passed away yesterday, in the arms of his handler, after a very brief and very aggressive illness.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his handler, his family and our K9 Unit.
RIP K9 Max. Thank you for all your years helping to keep the streets safe. You will be missed.

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This is the final call for Chicago Police Narcotic and Patrol K9 - MAX.

K9 Max faithfully served the Chicago Police Department, with his partner, K9 Handler Al Hadac, from May - 2015 until January 28th 2024.

K9 Max passed after a brief yet aggressive illness, he was surrounded by his partner and his family.

K9 Max, we thank you for your years of dedicated service to our department. Our thoughts and prayers remain with Officer Hadac, his family,
the K9 Unit and the members Chicago Police Department who got to know and rely on Max over the years.

Rest in peace K9 Max, you will remain in our hearts, and you will be forever missed.

Chicago Police K9 Max EOW 28 JAN 24

29/01/2024

Very sad

OUR HEARTS ARE BROKEN….

Rockford Illinois Police Department K-9 Nyx was shot and killed in the line of duty this afternoon while protecting her handler. She selflessly and courageously gave her life for her community.

“The Friends of Rockford Police K-9 board members are shocked and saddened by this senseless act. Nyx was an amazing K9 officer and we have heavy hearts for her handler.”
-Kathy Hansen
Friends of Rockford Police Board President

30/11/2023

A Sheepdog Never Retires.
At some point in time, the young sheepdog becomes the old sheepdog. He can't run as fast anymore, if at all. His claws have been worn smooth, his few teeth are no longer sharp. His joints ache, he is no longer slender and muscular, his hearing and eye sight are both no longer acute or keen. He has passed on his watch over the flock to the younger pups who he has taught and raised. Occasionally, he passes some of his pups while he wanders amongst the flock, those pups who remember him present themselves with courtesy and respect. The really young pups just ignore him, not knowing who he is or recognize the scars from battle he has earned from fighting the wolf.
But, when the wolf arrives, the one thing that has not left the old sheepdog is his spirit; he still yearns for the fight with the wolf. The younger sheepdogs rush to protect the flock and despite the wear of time and age, the older sheepdog rushes in alongside with them.
There are times, when the old sheepdog confronts the wolf by himself, alone. The wolf appears and the younger sheepdogs, for whatever reason are not around - they can't be everywhere at once. The wolf circles and snarls, he isnt afraid of the old dog. Yet, it is still within him, for the Sheepdog to rise up, take a stance, bare his teeth and growl. He will still take on that wolf, for he still protects the flock and will as he always has, to the very end of his life if necessary.
He does this because it is who he is, what he is, a Sheepdog.
Author- Sean O’Brien
Inspired by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman

10/11/2023

Aww Great Photo K9 🥰😁










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