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RPD Zippy
Springer Spaniel
Surrey Police
Search & Detection
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT RETIRED POLICE DOG ZIPPY
RPD Zippy was trained as a search and detection dog before joining operations for Surrey and Sussex Police.
Sadly his career was short-lived and he retired after being diagnosed with an unusual condition called Immune-mediated Haemolytic Anaemia (IMHA) where the body’s immune system attacks its red blood cells.
The condition can cause breathing problems, lead to dogs collapsing, and even prove fatal.
Former Kent Police dog handler Jenny Preston adopted Zippy when she heard his story.
She said: “I knew people would be put off adopting him due to the condition. If Zippy falls ill then he requires expensive blood transfusions.
“I couldn’t face the idea of Zippy being put to sleep and I wanted to give him a chance so I offered him a home.
“I’ve adopted many retired police dogs, including those with complex health conditions, and the Thin Blue Paw has been an amazing support previously.”
He suffered acute pancreatitis, and the Foundation helped with the cost of the treatment.
“It’s such a relief to know that the Thin Blue Paw will be there to help me and Zippy if we ever need them.“
Jenny, Zippy’s owner
BENEFICIARIES OF OUR GRANTS
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RPD Skye
German Shepherd
Derbyshire Constabulary
General Purpose 
Growth removal 
£600 -
RPD Phantom
German Shepherd
Sussex Police
General Purpose
Prostate cysts
£1,000 -
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 Kenai
German Shepherd
North Yorkshire Police
General Purpose
Fractured elbow
£3,000 -
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
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