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K-9 for life would like to send a special THANK YOU to Merial for donating Heartgard and frontline to the Winter Haven Police Department's active and retired K-9 officers. |
| If you own a retired K-9 and want us to feature your "Hero" on our site, feel free to email us your photos and story. We will feature your K-9 on our site. |
Sabo is the dog that inspired the formation of K-9 for life. His story
is a little different than other retired K-9's. Most German Shepherds
involved in law enforcement work an average of eight years. Sabo
had just less than two years of service. He was unfortunate to have
a negligent first handler who failed to notice an injury to his elbow
during intense training / working exercises. Being young and
anxious to be the best police dog, he learned to compensate with
his other legs and continued serving the police department. His
luck changed when Officer Morris became his new handler and
after noticing his altered gait took him to Dr. Vargas for evaluation.
After radiographs confirmed severe osteoarthritis on both of his
elbows, he was retired. His new handler adopted him as a pet. At
the tender age of three, Sabo became a crippled hero.
His new family quickly realized how osteoarthritis affected Sabo's
quality of life. In order for him to be able to run, play and get up
and down stairs, he needed help from non steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs. His veterinarian recommended regular
blood work, a special diet, supplements, and rehabilitation
therapy. Considering German Shepherds life span is about twelve
years, he faces many years of health issues.
The bond between an officer and a K-9 is deep and though he
puts a financial strain on his new family, they love him and want to
provide him with the health care he needs.
is a little different than other retired K-9's. Most German Shepherds
involved in law enforcement work an average of eight years. Sabo
had just less than two years of service. He was unfortunate to have
a negligent first handler who failed to notice an injury to his elbow
during intense training / working exercises. Being young and
anxious to be the best police dog, he learned to compensate with
his other legs and continued serving the police department. His
luck changed when Officer Morris became his new handler and
after noticing his altered gait took him to Dr. Vargas for evaluation.
After radiographs confirmed severe osteoarthritis on both of his
elbows, he was retired. His new handler adopted him as a pet. At
the tender age of three, Sabo became a crippled hero.
His new family quickly realized how osteoarthritis affected Sabo's
quality of life. In order for him to be able to run, play and get up
and down stairs, he needed help from non steroidal
anti-inflammatory drugs. His veterinarian recommended regular
blood work, a special diet, supplements, and rehabilitation
therapy. Considering German Shepherds life span is about twelve
years, he faces many years of health issues.
The bond between an officer and a K-9 is deep and though he
puts a financial strain on his new family, they love him and want to
provide him with the health care he needs.
| Meet Sabo |
| Sabo's Story |
Donations to K-9 for life inc.can also be
made at your local Bank of America
made at your local Bank of America
| Contact Us Webmaster@k-9forlife.com |
Donations can also be
sent by mail to
K-9 for life inc
615 Overlook Drive
Winter Haven, Florida
33884
863-324-6964
sent by mail to
K-9 for life inc
615 Overlook Drive
Winter Haven, Florida
33884
863-324-6964
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