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RPD Cookie
Belgian Malinois
Ministry of Defence Police
General Purpose
HOW WE HELPED RETIRED POLICE DOG COOKIE IN RETIREMENT
RPD Cookie served as a general purpose dog with the Ministry of Defence Police.
Her handler, Josh, said: “Cookie was trained to track scents and carry out searches to find people hiding or missing, as well as to chase and detain fleeing suspects.
“Cookie was excellent at her job; she was always alert and never switched off, she was ready to go as soon as the van doors opened.
“She was highly focused and very determined; she never gave up with tasks and was always on the go. She was like a little missile when she was chasing or detaining and would hit you with the whole force of her weight!”
Following a six-year career, Cookie, now aged nine, retired in 2024. Sadly, due to a change in circumstances, Josh wasn’t able to keep her and came to the Foundation for help in finding her a new home.
After some support from our team, Cookie was adopted by Claire and is doing well in her new home.
Josh, who still sees Cookie regularly, said: “Cookie is a very loving dog and loves fuss, cuddles and playtime. She’s very loyal, very intelligent and loves to be around people.”
The Foundation supports Cookie who needs regular medication and hydrotherapy to manage her arthritis.
“I’m so grateful to the Thin Blue Paw for supporting Cookie and helping her have a better, pain-free life.”
Claire, Cookie’s owner
BENEFICIARIES OF OUR GRANTS
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RPD Izzy
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Conflict management 
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£700 -
RPD Arni
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General Purpose
Cancer
£2,000 -
RPD Szor
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Ministry of Defence Police
General Purpose
Arthritis
£500 -
RPD Lizi
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Ministry of Defence Police
General Purpose
Mass removal
£780 -
RPD Buzz
Belgian Malinois
North Yorkshire Police
General Purpose
Growth removal
£1,080 -
RPD Mack
German Shepherd
Kent Police
General Purpose
Pancreatitis
£1,000 -
RPD Carly
Labrador
Ministry of Defence Police
Search & Detection
Cancer
£750 -
RPD Riley
German Shepherd
Derbyshire Constabulary
General Purpose
Sepsis
£7,000 -
RPD Nero
German Shepherd
West Mercia Police
General Purpose
Stomach blockage
£600 -
RPD Monty
German Shepherd
Nottinghamshire Police
General Purpose
Infected paws
£320 -
RPD Tyco
Belgian Malinois
RAF Police
Guard & Patrol
Arthritis
£90 monthly -
RPD Fizz
Belgian Malinois
Ministry of Defence Police
General Purpose
Arthritis
£60 monthly -
RPD Nipper
German Shepherd
Norfolk and Suffolk Police
General Purpose
Enlarged prostate
£700 -
RPD Stan
Springer Spaniel
Metropolitan Police
Search & Detection
Pancreatitis
£400 -
RPD Wookie
Cocker Spaniel
Kent Police
Search & Detection
Abscess
£570 -
RPD Lenny
German Shepherd
South Yorkshire Police
General Purpose
Perineal hernia
£2,375 -
RPD Max
Springer Spaniel
Ministry of Defence Police
Search & Detection
Elbow fissures
£1,000 -
RPD Ziva
Belgian Malinois
Police Service of Northern Ireland
General Purpose
Ruptured cruciate ligament
£1,100
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