Kilo, a delightful 3 year old Wheaten Male |
Dogs
are very special creatures and fill so many roles in our world. Those
roles include companion, service dog, therapy dog, show dog, family member,
best friend, search and rescue dog, military dog, and
couch warmer. Some of our canine companions take on the very
serious role of police dog. These special dogs face danger day in and day
out with their human partners. When not on duty they spend time with
their partners and family. It's a 24 hour relationship, just like we have
with our dogs, only on a much more intense level.
In
1932 the state of Indiana
formed the ISP K-9 unit. These elite dogs worked, lived and breathed
side by side with the Indiana State Police. They were the best of the
best. On June 24th of this year, the ISP K-9 unit lost its' first canine
officer in the line of duty, Kilo. Even though he was wearing a bullet
proof vest, it wasn't enough. Kilo gave his life to save his handler and
other officers present. A memorial service attended by other canine
officers around the state was held for Kilo with full honors. Kilo was
pronounced 10-42... End of work.
A
young (3 years old), handsome Wheaten Cairn has joined Col. Potter and is named
in honor of Kilo. This young boy also experienced tragedy in his young
life. He was a well loved companion and life couldn't have been
better. He and his owner were inseparable - well, almost. Sadly,
Kilo's owner passed away, leaving him an orphan. What would become
of this young orphaned boy? Thanks to a Good Samaritan, Kilo was spared
the fate of a shelter and given a ride down the yellow brick road to Col.
Potter. He is already having a great time in his Foster Home and has
already been dubbed a “cool dude”. It's an honor to have this sweet Cairn
as part of the Col. Potter family.
Please welcome the honorable and fun KILO!
Please welcome the honorable and fun KILO!
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