Heartfelt Farewell for Police Dog After Terminal Diagnosis

Natalzia, in an interview, was moved to say that you see these police dogs more often than you see your family, because of the intense bond between the dog and her handler. This shows the deep emotional connection that comes from training, trust and cooperation between humans and animals in law enforcement.

It is a deep relationship built on the pillars of mutual respect, trust and dependence, which makes the loss of such a partner all the more palpable and painful.

The diagnose

At the age of 11, Candy began to show signs of decreased energy, which drastically changed her life.

Candy showed decreased activity, altered gait, and loss of appetite, which was concerning to her owner. The routine vet visit quickly changed when it became apparent that Candy had a condition that affected her entire body and required immediate medical attention.

Natalzia was surprised by the diagnosis when the doctor told her: “It’s all over her lungs,” he shared in shock, leaving her with a feeling of disbelief and fear.

Candy’s deteriorating health forced Natalzia and his team to make a difficult decision, as it was clear that nothing more could be done to save her. Their hopes of spending more time with her were dashed.

The realization that Candy was not feeling well led to the loving decision to spare her further discomfort.

A Dignified Farewell

Despite Candy’s difficult farewell, her last moment was celebrated in style with a ceremony before she went to the vet.

“Officers formed a guard of honor and saluted the retiring K9 dog, while Candy stood with her favorite tennis ball.”