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RPD Digby

Breed of dogSprocker

Location of servitudePolice Scotland

Type of serviceSearch & Detection

ConditionArthritis

Grant amount received£90 monthly

  • Retired police dog Digby relaxing
  • Retired police dog Digby snoozing
  • Retired police dog Digby at Christmas

HOW WE HELPED RETIRED POLICE DOG DIGBY IN RETIREMENT

RPD Digby was gifted to Police Scotland from an elderly couple in Bournemouth, Dorset, who weren’t able to properly care for him.

In 2017, at the age of two, he licensed as a cash, drugs and firearms detection dog.

He was partnered with dog handler Lisa Mitchell before retiring in 2022. Lisa adopted him to live with her. 

She said: “Digby is absolutely loving retired life, mostly sleeping on the couch!

Retired police dog Digby on guard
Retired police dog Digby snoozing

“He is a huge character and is definitely strong-willed but would also put a smile on anyone’s face!

“During his working life, his antics included playing hide and seek under vans!”

The Foundation is supporting Digby with monthly injections to help manage his arthritis. 

Lisa added: “It’s nice to know the Foundation is there for financial support as Digby isn’t insured and knowing the charity is there definitely helps.”

Retired police dog Digby at Christmas

“The Thin Blue Paw Foundation is crucial to retired police dogs as without their support some owners may not be able to pay vet bills.”

Lisa, Digby’s owner

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