US EditionBronze Statue of Heroic Police Dog Injured Protecting Handler Unveiled
BUNTINGFORD, HERTFORDSHIRE, ENGLAND, JUL 27 – The statue honors Finn's bravery during a 2016 stabbing and highlights the impact of Finn's Law, with over £40,000 raised by public donations in 72 hours.
- A bronze statue of police dog Finn was unveiled on July 27, 2025, in Layston Court Gardens, Buntingford, to honor his service and legacy.
- Finn suffered life-threatening injuries in 2016 while protecting his handler, Dave Wardell, leading to a campaign called Finn's Law advocating legal protection for service animals.
- After retiring in 2017 to live with Dave in Buntingford, Finn took on a role representing the Thin Blue Paw Foundation, which initiated a fundraising effort for a statue following his passing in July 2023.
- The 80kg bronze sculpture, created by animal sculptor Suzie Marsh over 11 months, was funded by over £40,000 donated in 72 hours and commemorates Finn's courage and impact.
- The memorial symbolizes Finn's role in changing animal protection laws and serves as a place to honor police dogs who serve communities, reflecting Dave's hope that others will pay tribute.
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www.companionlife.co.uk A statue of retired police dog Finn has been unveiled in the town he called home; where he also worked. The bronze statue was officially unveiled at a public ceremony in Layston Court Gardens, Buntingford, by the Thin Blue Paw Foundation on Sunday (27th July) – two years since his death. German Shepherd Finn – also known as […] The post Statue of ‘most decorated’ police dog unveiled as ‘legacy that will last a lifetime…
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