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RPD Kenai

Breed of dogGerman Shepherd

Location of servitudeNorth Yorkshire Police

Type of serviceGeneral Purpose

  • Retired police dog Kenai on a beach walk
  • Police dog Kenai on duty
  • Police dog Kenai on a night shift

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RETIRED POLICE DOG KENAI

RPD Kenai was bred in Hungary before coming to the UK and training as a general purpose dog with North Yorkshire Police, where he worked for six years.

He also became a firearms support dog before he retired and he was adopted by fellow police officer George Cants.

He said: “Kenai had a gift for tracking and never took any notice of police officers when he was working, but knew who he was looking for. He was excellent at tracking vulnerable missing people and lost children.

“He is cheeky, playful and cuddly; we couldn’t imagine life without him.”

Police dog Kenai on duty
Retired police dog Kenai lays in front of the sofa

“Kenai was forced to retire when he began showing signs of arthritis in his hips.

George added: “I heard about the Thin Blue Paw when I signed a petition about pensions for police dogs and when we adopted Kenai his handler told us about the support the Foundation provides to retired police dogs.

“We registered with the Thin Blue Paw should the worst happen, so we knew he wouldn’t lose out on any retirement time due to the cost of treatment.

“We want Kenai to him to have his time as a pet, not just a working dog. He has worked so hard his whole life, he deserves it.”

Retired police dog Kenai on a beach walk

“The Foundation helps us with peace of mind with advice and, that possibly, funds would be available to keep Kenai enjoying his retirement comfortably.”

George, Kenai’s owner

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