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RPD Danny
Springer Spaniel
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Search & Detection
Liver failure
£3,700
HOW WE HELPED RETIRED POLICE DOG DANNY IN RETIREMENT
RPD Danny, 12, was trained by security company G4S as an explosive search dog and was deployed in the run-up to the London Olympics to search vehicles and keep the public safe.
As part of the Olympic Legacy project, Danny and five other dogs were re-deployed to Northern Ireland for further training with Police Service of Northern Ireland to qualify as police explosive search dogs.
PSNI operational handler and trainer Trevor McCaughey, from County Down, took PD Danny on and the duo worked together until 2016, including at a number of major events such as the 39th G8 Summit and the World Police & Fire Games.


Trevor said: “Unfortunately, Danny began to develop an issue with travelling in motor vehicles.”
Danny retired and was adopted by Trevor.
In 2019, he was diagnosed with deteriorating liver function and prescribed liver support medication, before later being diagnosed with arthritis, requiring further medication. Despite his medical challenges, Danny continues to be active and enjoys long walks and playing with his tennis ball.
Trevor added: “When I retired I initially had three retired police dogs. Food, monthly flea treatments, annual vaccinations and unexpected trips to the vets can be quite expensive and, although I’m happy to pay, the generous financial assistance I now receive from the Thin Blue Paw Foundation is greatly appreciated.”

“It’s amazing that the Foundation and its supporters acknowledge what service dogs like Danny have given and are helping them in such a practical way.”
Trevor, Danny’s former handler and owner
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