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Posted on 07/22/2023 1:45:47 PM PDT by nickcarraway
A police department in Wisconsin says a former K-9 died this week just a short time after retiring.
According to the UW–Madison Police Department, K-9 Maya died suddenly on Friday after becoming very ill earlier in the morning.
“It is with profound sadness that we share news of the sudden passing of retired K-9 Maya,” the police department shared.
The department noted that Maya was surrounded by loved ones when she died.
Maya had just retired last month after serving in the Wisconsin police force for a decade.
Authorities said she answered the call more than 370 times during her career. Maya was also among the teams tasked with helping protect several leaders while they visited the community.
Officers called her more than just an accomplished K-9, saying she captured their hearts and was a beloved member of the police force.
“Thank you, Maya, for your tireless work keeping our community safe,” the department shared.
German Shepards live between seven and ten years. I’m assuming the dog was retired because it was no longer capable of performing. It’s sad. But is it news?
Obviously the vaxx.
More serious note - 10 years of service would put her at about 11 or 12 years. Which is a decent lifespan for shepherds
The Bitch was on the take at every fast food restaurant in the area everyone knew it
I had a female GSD that lived to be 14. Really good for a Shepherd.
Sad, but that’s a ripe old age for a big dog, and she was happy.
That was funny. Well played!
I agree. Do we have a prayer request forum for pets? We should.
Oh, sweet baby. How sad.
At least this time, it was natural causes and there was no idiot cop leaving her in a hot car.
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