Police Dog retires with pride

Oldmaidcatwoman
4 years ago

It really is a shame they don't make provisions for a retired dog's medical expenses. I am sure the officers are willing to do it for their dear friend, but it could be very costly, especially when a dog has been injured in the line of duty.

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Ethan W.
4 years ago

Happy Retirement!!

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Laura M.
4 years ago

I love the canine/human bond that allows us to work together!

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Joelle T.
4 years ago

I hope he enjoys his retirement!

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Darcy H.
4 years ago

Dogs truly are so amazing. They do what ever we train them to do no questions asked. Hope he enjoys his retirement.

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deb a.
4 years ago

To me a police dog is an important member of our society and dthey deserve the same respect as a human officer, I am glad he can retire

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mike h.
4 years ago

These dogs are so great and give all that they have and more. He deserves to retire.

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Charleshjr
4 years ago

He deserves the retirement , I am sure that he served his department proud..enjoy just being a dog

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norap p.
4 years ago

Way to go Bowie! Glad the dogs are honored for their willing service when they retire and it looks like a great event. I'm happy the dog will remain with his handler and family but I still think they should receive SOME kind of stipend for future medical emergencies for the dog.

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Kathy
4 years ago

Happy retirement Bowie, you gave your all, now its time for a rest, to enjoy your family, you served well, way to go.

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Terry F.
4 years ago

It sounds like he's paid his dues and now it's time for a nice relaxing retirement.

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HomePro
4 years ago

Good for him...I hope he enjoys retirement!

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RichardK
4 years ago

A well deserved retirement.

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Michele C.
4 years ago

No use repeating them - those were my exact thoughts!!

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L.H.S.
4 years ago

It is truly amazing how much these dogs make for the city in confiscated land and property from drug deals. Yet, the city won't cover for the after care of these dogs!? Greed.

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Michaelyn
4 years ago

Glad his is retired, but you would like there might be health insurance or something for the dog as a pension plan...

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Ahb
4 years ago

Happy retirement Bowie! Thanks for all of your hard work. Dogs are just so amazing! :)

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Loosey
5 years ago

Enjoy retirement!!!!!

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SandyReedy
5 years ago

I'm glad the dog is being recognized, even though he hasn't a clue what is going on, except he gets a real treat--a peice of cake.

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Kindra H.
5 years ago

Happy retirement Bowie! I hope you have a great time after your years of service. Terrific story to read!

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Ashlee S.
5 years ago

Enjoy retirement!!!! He deserves it!!!!

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Sharon L.
5 years ago

Job well done, Bowie. May the rest of your days be restful and fun. Maybe they'll let you visit the kids at school once in a while.

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Patty B.
5 years ago

Retirement for a job well done!

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Annemarie S.
5 years ago

Happy retirement!

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Mary G.
5 years ago

A feel good story. Bowie is a real beauty and will have a long happy retirement with Mr. McDaniel and family. One puzzling thing--after six years of giving 100 per cent, why won't the city of Cedar Rapids take care of his "expenses"?

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Jill6Johnson
5 years ago

Another great hero.......hats off!!!

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Animaluvr
5 years ago

It's hard to see a K9 retire before their time.

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Maoconn
5 years ago

Congratulations Bowie and job well done!

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MBBGILL
5 years ago

good job Bowie

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Anne W.
5 years ago

I am glad Bowie was homored for being a hero for so many years..

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Anne W.
5 years ago

way to go Bowie and John thanks for all your hard work..

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linda s.
5 years ago

I am glad they honored this dog

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Cheryl L.
5 years ago

What a good dog!

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Wyoming County S.
5 years ago

dogs really help the law enforcement

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Wyoming County S.
5 years ago

the dog deserves to have the best life now

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Wyoming County S.
5 years ago

this is a good story

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Anne W.
5 years ago

K-9 units are very successful hats off to these officiers

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Anne W.
5 years ago

hese kinds of stories, thank you.. A true hero for 9 long years

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Jessica H.
5 years ago

great story

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WANSTREET
5 years ago

I am glad he is retiring with his family. He will probably miss working since that is what he was trained to do. Happy retirement Bowie.

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Leilaslana
5 years ago

happy retirement!!!

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PNOCONN
5 years ago

Way to go Bowie.

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Laura
5 years ago

I think this hero deserves some nice down time and hopefully he will live out the rest of his life with the family he loves relaxing and enjoying his time.

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Seana B.
5 years ago

I think these dogs provide an amazing service to us humans. I would like to see more "mutts" and shelter dogs used in these jobs instead of always using pure breeds.

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Iseeurn
5 years ago

Great dog who served. Glad he is retiring to the family that loves him. Wonder if he got a nice bone instead of a watch!!

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Jamie
5 years ago

A job well done !! Enjoy your retirement !!

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Greg K.
5 years ago

I am glad to see the dog will be treated well in his hard-earned retirement and that the department is continuing its canine program.

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Hymcheng
5 years ago

He deserves his retirement after so many years of service!

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Mary P.
5 years ago

Glad he had a fun retirement party.

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Linda W.
5 years ago

Well deserved retirement I'm sure.

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Michelle M.
5 years ago

How nice--retire with pride you sweet thing

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