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RPD Hunter
Labrador
Bedfordshire Police
Search & Detection
Pancreatitis
£200
FIND OUT HOW WE HELPED RETIRED POLICE DOG HUNTER IN HIS RETIREMENT
RPD Hunter was purchased as a puppy by Bedfordshire Police and went to live with a puppy walker before starting his training as an explosives detection dog.
He was based at Luton Airport where he worked with handler Andy Parker until he retired at the age of six in 2024. Andy said: “He was very talented and was quite the hit with passengers and staff.”
Upon retirement, Hunter went to live with Andy and his partner, Ali, who said: “Hunter settled into retirement incredibly well.
“He is a dream dog and he loves life. He enjoys snoozing on the sofa, being spoiled at the local pub, and tucking into snacks; a lot of snacks!
“We absolutely love taking him to the beach and regularly visit Norfolk. He likes nothing more than splashing around in the water. I wish he was a better swimmer because I’m like a nervous parent wishing he had water-wings on!”
Andy and Ali signed Hunter up to the Foundation after hearing about it from another retired police dog owner.
Ali added: “Andy met Thin Blue Paw founder Kieran and heard first-hand about the amazing work the charity does.
“These dogs are intelligent, work for nothing and are rewarded with a tennis ball and a whole lot of love.
“In retirement they should be looked after and we really appreciate the Thin Blue Paw for offering such amazing support.”
The Foundation supported Hunter’s family in 2025 with a suspected stomach blockage. We covered the cost of scans which discovered he was suffering from pancreatitis.
“We’ve already benefitted from the support the Foundation offers and hopefully we’ll never need help again but knowing we can is a great comfort!”
Ali, Hunter’s owner
BENEFICIARIES OF OUR GRANTS
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RPD Hunter
Labrador
Bedfordshire Police
Search & Detection
Pancreatitis
£200 -
RPD Krow
German Shepherd
Cambridgeshire Constabulary
General Purpose
Diabetes
£80 monthly -
RPD Max
Springer Spaniel
Sussex Police
Search & Detection
Growth removal
£580 -
RPD Izzy
Belgian Malinois
Police Service of Northern Ireland
Conflict management
Vomiting blood
£2674 -
RPD Arni
German Shepherd
Ministry of Defence Police
General Purpose
Cancer
£2,000 -
RPD Szor
German Shepherd
Ministry of Defence Police
General Purpose
Arthritis
£500 -
RPD Lizi
German Shepherd
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
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