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RPD Kodi

Breed of dogBelgian Malinois

Location of servitudeHumberside Police

Type of serviceGeneral Purpose

ConditionArthritis

Grant amount received£30 monthly

  • Retired police dog Kodi
  • Retired police dog Kodi on a walk
  • Retired police dog Kodi cools down in a paddling pool

HOW WE HELPED RETIRED POLICE DOG KODI IN RETIREMENT

RPD Kodi served with Humberside Police from the age of one until retiring in December 2023 after a diagnosis of arthritis in his hind leg.

Tina Lowther and her family adopted Kodi in January 2024 after a friend, who worked with the police, told them he was looking for a home.

Tina said: “It took a little while for Kodi to settle but he’s certainly a part of the family now and we couldn’t be without him.

“He has taken to sleeping in our bedroom even though it was forbidden with our previous dog!

“I think he still misses working life, but he loves playing with a tennis ball and going to the secure field to run off-lead.

Retired police dog Kodi on a walk
Retired police dog Kodi cools down in a paddling pool

“We took him to the dog park on a warm day over the summer and he went to lay in the paddling pool, even though it was a bit small – but he tried every which way to get in and lay down!”

Kodi spent his first Christmas with the family in 2024 and had a lovely time, even if his exuberant tail-wagging sent some of the tree decorations flying!

Now, eight-year-old Kodi suffers from arthritis and needs regular pain-relief medication so he can continue to enjoy going for walks and running after his ball.

The Foundation helps with this monthly cost. 

Retired police dog Kodi

“The Thin Blue Paw Foundation helps us pay for his monthly medication to help with his arthritis, which we’re really grateful for.”

Tina, Kodi’s owner

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