This week's Feel-Good Friday story was initially shared with me by my sister-in-law. I did a bit more digging into the story and loved what I saw.
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| Photo from Born Again Pit Bull Rescues. Click here to see original. |
Shaka was a pit bull headed for euthanization in a NY shelter when she was pulled by the rescue group Out of the Pits. Her new foster mom saw something special in her and contacted the K-9 Drug Detection Training Unit that's a part of the Washington State Patrol Academy.
Shaka flourished at her job as a drug detection dog for a few years, until the police department she was working with had to downsize. That's when she was listed on the OPCA (Oregon Police Canine Association) website, which is how she got paired up with Officer Billy Wells of the Milwaukie Police Department in Oregon around two years ago.
Now the two work all day together and head home together at the end of the work day. Officer Wells says she is not only excellent at her drug-sniffing duties, but in general Shaka is a people-pleaser. She's a perfect fit for this job.
Recently there have been some horrifying and sad stories in the news about officers killing beloved family pets out of misplaced fear or even worse, out of ignorance. I thought we all could use a story about a police department who doesn't waste their time worrying about "bully" breeds and instead looks at the animal itself.
Click on the picture below for a short video about Shaka.
Many thanks to all who had a hand in getting Shaka to where she is today. Saving rescues is a team effort-don't forget!
Share your rescue stories with us! Email me at pabibliophile@gmail.com.
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| Photo from Stubby Dog. Click here to see the original. |
Now the two work all day together and head home together at the end of the work day. Officer Wells says she is not only excellent at her drug-sniffing duties, but in general Shaka is a people-pleaser. She's a perfect fit for this job.
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| Photo from Stubby Dog. Click here to see the original. |
Recently there have been some horrifying and sad stories in the news about officers killing beloved family pets out of misplaced fear or even worse, out of ignorance. I thought we all could use a story about a police department who doesn't waste their time worrying about "bully" breeds and instead looks at the animal itself.
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| Photo from Born Again Pit Bull Rescues. Click here to see original. |
Click on the picture below for a short video about Shaka.
Many thanks to all who had a hand in getting Shaka to where she is today. Saving rescues is a team effort-don't forget!
Share your rescue stories with us! Email me at pabibliophile@gmail.com.
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Twitter: @RescueDogBlog
Instagram: @rescuedogblog
K-9 Detection Training Unit at Washington State Patrol Academy.
Read more at http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/1217-a-rescued-pit-bull-is-an-ace-police-dog-and-family-member#hAZrqF7AiUlAyDuQ.99
Read more at http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/1217-a-rescued-pit-bull-is-an-ace-police-dog-and-family-member#hAZrqF7AiUlAyDuQ.99
K-9 Detection Training Unit at Washington State Patrol Academy.
Read more at http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/1217-a-rescued-pit-bull-is-an-ace-police-dog-and-family-member#hAZrqF7AiUlAyDuQ.99
Read more at http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/1217-a-rescued-pit-bull-is-an-ace-police-dog-and-family-member#hAZrqF7AiUlAyDuQ.99
K-9 Detection Training Unit at Washington State Patrol Academy.
Read more at http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/1217-a-rescued-pit-bull-is-an-ace-police-dog-and-family-member#hAZrqF7AiUlAyDuQ.99
Read more at http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/1217-a-rescued-pit-bull-is-an-ace-police-dog-and-family-member#hAZrqF7AiUlAyDuQ.99
K-9 Detection Training Unit at Washington State Patrol Academy.
Read more at http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/1217-a-rescued-pit-bull-is-an-ace-police-dog-and-family-member#hAZrqF7AiUlAyDuQ.99
Read more at http://www.dogheirs.com/tamara/posts/1217-a-rescued-pit-bull-is-an-ace-police-dog-and-family-member#hAZrqF7AiUlAyDuQ.99
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