Midnight Sun was a gorgeous German shepherd that became the hero of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, a small town in central Oklahoma. Midnight Sun’s claim to fame? He proved to be an excellent 
police dog.
Midnight Sun, A Remarkable Police Dog (1926) Read More »
In 1999, eight dogs–six females and two males–were obtained by the U.S. Department of Transportation from a bomb detection squad that was up and running in Australia. The plan was that the U.S. would also gear up for this type of transportation security.
The TSA Puppy Program: Creating Future Bomb Squads Read More »
In Alaska today, the Iditarod dogsled race is celebrated as the “race of mercy,” commemorating the 1925 trip of dog teams from Anchorage to Nome. They were carrying life-saving serum to save
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The unveiling of the Arizona Police K-9 Memorial in April of 2006 must have been an emotional moment for all the K-9 officers in attendance.
“Throughout the state, we have a very active Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA),” says Owen Keefe, who has recently retired from the Scottsdale Police Force where he spent 23 years in the K-9 division. “It was important to us to have a way to memorialize the dogs who have given their lives in the line of duty.”
Arizona Police Honor K-9 Corps Read More »
Most people would likely agree that if they were walking on a sidewalk and a Doberman and owner were approaching from the other direction, the wise thing to do would
Dobermans: Beyond the Stereotype Read More »
Patsy Ann was a bull terrier who was born deaf on October 12, 1929, according to information provided by the Friends of Patsy Ann. As a pup, she was brought
Patsy Ann, Official Greeter in Juneau, Alaska Read More »
