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Florida-Alabama Toy Breeds Club Donates Canine Vest to Mobile Police Department
Back in July, the Florida-Alabama (FL-AL) Toy Breeds Club wanted to donate a K-9 bullet proof vest to the Mobile Police Department. The club is excited to share that they have accomplished that goal and presented the vest to Lawrence Battiste, Assistant Chief of Police, Mobile Police Department (Pictured below), along with two fellow police […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/florida-alabama-toy-club-donates-canine-vest/
| January 6, 2017
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Delaware County Kennel Club Honors K9 Officer
"APO" is a magnificent German Shepherd Dog born 2/1/2012 and has had a most interesting, unusual, and intriguing life. He is now retired from the U.S. Army and did complete two tours of duty in IRAQ in 2013 and 2014 as an Explosive Detection Officer. If he could only talk, can you imagine what stories […]
https://www.akc.org/celebrates/canine-officers/delaware-county-kennel-club-honors-k9-officer/
| April 20, 2018
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Kennel Club of Riverside Celebrates K-9 Officer
The Kennel Club of Riverside has embraced a multi-year relationship with the Riverside Police Department’s K9 Unit. On an annual basis, the club donates funds to be used by the unit to facilitate the purchase of a dog, to supplement the training of K9’s in the unit and to support the unit’s needs. The police […]
https://www.akc.org/celebrates/canine-officers/kennel-club-of-riverside-celebrates-k9-officer/
| April 20, 2018
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Atlanta Obedience Club Honors AKC Paw of Courage Recipient, K-9 Tryko
The membership of the Atlanta Obedience Club was very honored to present the AKC K-9 Officer Program Certificate to K-9 Officer Tryko of Doraville, Georgia. Tryko was presented the certificate during Atlanta Obedience Club’s Responsible Dog Owners Day event. Atlanta Obedience Club donates to The Pawlice Fund which was set up by a local business, […]
https://www.akc.org/celebrates/canine-officers/atlanta-obedience-club-honors-akc-paw-of-courage-recipient-k9-tryko/
| April 20, 2018
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Tioga County Kennel Club Honors K-9 Officers
Tioga County Kennel Club honored two officers and their K-9s in a special presentation at their all-breed show on Sunday, August 21, 2016 in Apalachin, New York. The Tioga County Kennel Club has been a proud supporter of the Southern Tier Police Canine Association for several years and has donated over $5,000 to their organization. […]
https://www.akc.org/celebrates/canine-officers/tioga-county-kennel-club-honors-k9-officers/
| April 20, 2018
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Tampa Bay Kennel Club Recognizes Two K-9 Officers For Exceptional Service
The Tampa Bay Kennel Club has recognized two K-9 officers from the Temple Terrace Police Department as part of AKC's Canine Officer Program. The two canines, Scout and Aramis, as well as their handlers, Officer Michael Desmarais and Officer Rick Scilabro, have been honored for their patience, diligence, and integrity as well as their incredible […]
https://www.akc.org/celebrates/canine-officers/tampa-bay-kennel-club-recognizes-two-k-9-officers-for-exceptional-service/
| April 20, 2018
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North Country Kennel Club Supports Local K-9 Units
In December of 2013 the North Country Kennel Club, Inc. raised funds totaling over $2800 to purchase bullet and stab-resistant vests for several local working K9s in Jefferson and Oswego Counties in NY. The club donated a vest to K9 Nico handled by Officer Michael Maney with the Watertown Police Department. They also purchased and […]
https://www.akc.org/celebrates/canine-officers/north-country-kennel-club-supports-local-k-9-units/
| April 20, 2018
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Staten Island Kennel Club Recognizes German Shepherd K-9 Officer
A K-9 German Shepherd named Timoshenko was recognized by the Staten Island Kennel Club on May 28 as part of AKC's Canine Officer Program. This program recognizes K-9 officers who work for government agencies in public service roles. Timoshenko, who was named after a fallen detective, works with Officer Benjamin Colecchia of the NYPD. Last […]
https://www.akc.org/celebrates/canine-officers/staten-island-kennel-club-recognizes-german-shepherd-k-9-officer/
| April 20, 2018
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Caddo Kennel Club Honors Three K-9s For Their Service To The Community
Three German Shepherd K-9s were honored by the Caddo Kennel Club this month as part of the AKC Canine Officer Program. The K-9s were recognized for their service to the community in Marshall, Texas. The three K-9s, Zorro, Polux, and Amor all work as part of the Marshall Police Department. Zorro is the youngest canine […]
https://www.akc.org/celebrates/canine-officers/caddo-kennel-club-honors-three-k-9s/
| April 20, 2018
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13 K-9s Recognized For Their Work By Wilmington Kennel Club
As part of AKC's Canine Officer Program, 13 dogs were honored by the Wilmington Kennel Club in April. The K-9 officers received recognition for their work at a celebration in Bear, Delaware in conjunction with the New Castle County Police Department and their respective handlers. Six of the dogs (Guci, Thor, Loki, Ax, Max and […]
https://www.akc.org/celebrates/canine-officers/k9-officers-recognized-wilmington/
| April 20, 2018