US EditionMinisters Urged to Give Pensions to Retired Police Dogs
- The Thin Blue Paw Foundation urged ministers in 2025 to provide pensions to retired UK police dogs due to rising care costs and health needs.
- The campaign arose because about 100 retired dogs annually face expensive vet bills and little institutional support after leaving service.
- Retired dogs often suffer joint issues, arthritis, and other medical problems requiring ongoing treatment that current pet insurance usually excludes.
- Chairman Kieran Stanbridge emphasized that these dogs dedicate their prime years to service, while their owners often incur over £200 extra each month to cover ongoing care expenses.
- Without a pension, owners risk facing heavy costs that may deter adoptions or lead to euthanasia, highlighting a need for government-backed financial support.
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The Cynophile Company of Paris is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. The institution has trained thousands of dogs who help the police on a daily basis. Retrieved in associations or in private homes, some are trained in the detection of explosives or drugs, others to the arrest of the most dangerous individuals. The selection of the duo formed by the animal and its master is very demanding. Each policeman becomes responsible for his dog…
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