Retired St Joseph County K9 awarded AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence

Retired St Joseph County K9 awarded AKC Humane Fund Award for Canine Excellence

CENTERVILLE, MI (WTVB) – Maple, a nine-year-old English Springer Spaniel from the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, has won the American Kennel Club (AKC) Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE) in the Search & Rescue – Human Detection category. The prestigious award celebrates loyal, hard-working dogs who have significantly improved their communities. Owned and handled by Special Deputy Sue Stejskal, Maple began her career as a bed…