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| Salute to a brave dog called Blade; .... a mate of 'Bull' | |
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| Topic Started: Nov 20 2010, 12:20 PM (95 Views) | |
| Kahu | Nov 20 2010, 12:20 PM Post #1 |
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He was mate of Bull's ..... and a well respected member of the local Police. Blade - the Wellington police dog who beat cancer, a pitchfork attack and more than 1000 criminals - has died in his owner's arms. Since 2007 Blade has been retired, living as a family pet with his handler, Senior Constable Matt Fage from the Wellington police dog section. Mr Fage said 12-year-old Blade died in his arms early on Tuesday morning. The death, from old age, was "devastating". "He was a super-loved working partner. He gave 100 per cent at everything and just kept on going." Blade caught more than 1000 criminals, found a dozen missing people and survived being stabbed with a pitchfork and hit with a machete in his seven-year career. Blade ...... Link |
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| Bitsy | Nov 20 2010, 12:25 PM Post #2 |
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I read that yesterday, and my tears flowed...I cannot bear to read it again. |
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| goldengal | Nov 20 2010, 12:36 PM Post #3 |
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How very sad Kahu. Blade was a wonderful police dog and family member. His owner will undoubtedly look back fondly at all the wonderful things he achieved in his working career. And yes Bitsy, I too am in tears. Take care, Pat |
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| Kahu | Nov 20 2010, 03:05 PM Post #4 |
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NZ Police Dog School Serving Police dogs are treated very much like their human handlers and when one gets hurt or dies, there is much grief within the 'police family'. |
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| TexasCountryGal | Nov 21 2010, 01:11 PM Post #5 |
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Incredible story about an incredible dog. May he rest in peace. Thanks for sharing, Kahu. |
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