RPD Kenny

NORTHUMBERLAND POLICE

The NFRSA’S First Gift.

We were honoured to announce our first gift of £400 – and it completely reinforced to us all just why we are here. Sadly, not every story has a happy ending, and RPD Kenny succumbed to a lung tumour.

But this big old ‘Moose’ will always have a special place in our hearts as our first beneficiary, as well as in the hearts of his handlers, colleagues, and his wonderful family.

Rolo

UK Border Force

Rolo joined the Border Force Heathrow Dog unit as a Cash/Class A Drugs detector dog.

Unfortunately, his short career at Border Force came to an end due to severe epilepsy, and he was medically retired in November 2020 and re-homed in January 2021. We’ve been helping him with his ongoing medications, and will continue to do so for as long as he needs us.

RPD Keela

KENT POLICE

Our First Major Appeal.

Retired Police Dog Keela served in the Kent Constabulary for over 9 years as General Purpose and Firearms Support Dog.

Keela suffered a stomach torsion, which in German Shepherds is life-threatening and the vets bill was originally over £6,000. The NFRSA secured a reduction and covered the entire account.

Chewie

UK Border Force

Border Force Detector Dog Chewie had to retire due to arthritis.

The NFRSA has been helping his family with the bills to make him comfortable & happy, by making contributions towards his veterinary bills, his acupuncture, physiotherapy and hydrotherapy.

RPD Corrie

Police Dog Scotland

RPD Corrie

The NFRSA helped this truly gorgeous retired police dog fron Police Dogs Scotland not only when she suffered a nasty ear hemotoma, but also a few months later, with a suspected stomach torsion. Accumulative vets bill came to over £3,500.

PH Bowron – ‘Little Dave’

City of London Police

We were absolutely delighted when we announced our first gift to a retired police horse.

PH Bowron, affectionately known as ’Little Dave’, served with City of London Police until his retirement. In late 2022, Dave was discovered to have some teeth that needed to be removed, we were delighted to be able to step in and cover those equine veterinary fees of £1,420..

RDD Ruby

UK Border Force

Border Force Detector Dog Ruby – never forgotten.

The NFRSA were privileged to help Ruby and her family on three occasions with ongoing vets bills and treatment.

This gentle soul deserved the very best, and we were delighted to be able to support her right up until she sadly succumbed to old age.

RPD Elsa

Durham Constabulary

RPD Elsa from Durham Constabulary is a retired general purpose dog, living her best life with her new family.

Elsa fell seriously ill with a serious stomach torsion, requiring several operations to save her life. It was an honour to work with her devoted family, and support them through a terrifying ordeal. Elsa is still in recovery, but thankfully improves slowly.

RPD Blaze

His Majesty’s Prison and Probationary Service

Retired Prison Dog Blaze worked as an Active Search Dog at HMP Woodhill & HMP Berwyn.

Blaze retired a little earlier due to arthritis in his elbow joints, and just recently he developed some serious stomach problems, and was rushed to the vets. We were incredibly happy to support his family with his medical bills during this worrying time, by awarding a grant of £1,860.

RPD Dougie

Civil Nuclear Constabulary, & Northumbria Constabulary

RPD Dougie served with the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, as well as Northumbria Constabulary until his retirement, as an explosives/ammunitions dog.

Dougie was found to have a mass on his leg, which had to be removed, and even at his age, he was a complete trooper an is now fully recovered. We were delighted to assist with his vets fees for his treatment, with a grant of £1,600.

RPD Rory

His Majesty’s Prison and Probationary Service

RPD Rory served until his retirement as a General Purpose Prison Dog at HMP Lowdham Grange.

The NFRSA helped this truly gorgeous boy with medications for hip dysplasia and spondylosis of the spine.

Stay well handsome Rory – we’ll always be there for you!

RPD Medea

Police Dogs Scotland

RPD Medea served with Police Dogs Scotland until her retirement due to ill health.

RPD Medea had a complicated & severe illness, due to underlying conditions, and the vets worked tirelessly to get her better. We’re delighted she is now recovering, and we were so pleased to be able to support her family with her medical bills, with a grant of £2,250.

RPD Rex

Ministry of Defence Police

RPD Rex served in the Ministry of Defence Police until his retirement due to spondylosis.

Rex has been a much loved member of the family for a while now and we’ve been delighted to be there for him on a number of occasions when he has required blood tests, undergone a fast growing lump removal, received a needle aspiration, as well as other medical procedures. Grants awarded so far of £1,230

RPD Heidi

Police Dogs Scotland

RPD Heidi from Police Dogs Scotland served with her handler until her retirement as a Specialist Search Dog.

Heidi was unwell for some time, we helped with blood tests earlier in 2023. Very sadly, Heidi did not improve and it was decided she had suffered enough and we were there again for her final vets bills.

RIP dear Heidi.

RPD Taylor

Gwent Constabulary

RPD Taylor from Gwent Constabulary served until his retirement as a General Purpose Police Dog.

RPD Taylor was found to be suffering from a fractured tooth and lump in his jaw. As we feel dental health is incredibly important, we were delighted to assist with his medical bills to help put things right.

RBFDD Marley

Border Force – Manchester Airport

RBFDD Marley served at Manchester Border Force until her retirement.

Very sadly old age caught up with this lovely lady and we helped support her family with a grant towards the costs.

RPD Kai

HMPS – HMP Woodhill

RPD Kai served at HMP Woodill.

He was retired for health reasons and went to live with a lovely family, who we have already supported with medical bills of over £1,980 to help treat his autoimmune disease, and metatarsal fistula. .

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RPD Mollie

HMPS North West Search Team

RPD Mollie served with HMPS Northwest Search Team until a tragic accident, where she broke both front legs, losing one of them. Mollie had to be immediately retired and she went to live with her handlers daughter.

Mollie suffered a trapped nerve in her back and lost the ability to walk and move. Her owners were determined to do their best for her and so we helped purchase some mobility wheels, and have been helping to fund her hydrotherapy and physiotherapy ever since. Her grants have already totaled over £1,200

Mollie is slowly improving but without your help, the outcome would have been far different, and an absolute tragedy.

RPD Dougie

South Wales Police

RPD Dougie served as a general purpose dog with South Wales Police, until he retired to his devoted handler, Sally.

Like a number of older dogs, Dougie suffered from arthritis and we have helped him over the last two years deal with the symptoms.

Very sadly, Dougie has now left us for his next adventure, but we were honoured to be by his side during his Golden Years. You will never be forgotten Dougie.

RBFDD Teal

UK Border Force – Dover

Retired Border Force Detector dog Teal served with the UK Border Force at Dover.

Teal needs ongoing medications and support for osteoarthritis in her elbows and it gives us such joy to be able to help her – thank you for making it possible.

RPD Jake

Greater Manchester Police/Surrey & Sussex Police

RPD Jake served as a general purpose and firearms support dog with both Greater Manchester Police and Surrey & Sussex Police, until his retirement to his handler.

Jake was incredibly lame and he underwent major surgery, a ‘Tibial leveling osteotomy operation to be precise, to the rear of his left knee.

Thanks to your support, we were able to offer his family a grant for £3,800.

RPD Mya

HMPS Weyland/Woodhill – Nottinghamshire Police

RPD Mya served with both the prison service and the police before her retirement.

Mya had to have emergency treatment when she was suddenly struggling to stand or walk, and we helped cover her veterinary fees.

RPD Chloe

Surrey Police

RPD Chloe served with Surrey Police as a General Purpose Dog before her retirement.

Chloe had to undergo veterinary treatment for Exocrine Pancreatic Deficiency and we helped her family cover that cost.

RBFDD Milo

UK Border Force – Heathrow

RBFDD Milo was a highly successful specialist search dog with UK Border Force, working from Heathrow Airport until his retirement.

Milo had to undergo an operation on his cruciate ligament and we were honoured to contribute £1,400 towards the surgery.

RPD Buzz

Northumbria and Derbyshire Police

RPD Buzz served first with Northumbria Police, and then Derbyshire Police until his retirement, when he stayed with his handler.

Tragically, Buzz broke his leg jumping out of a car, and required major surgery to get him on the road to recovery.

We helped cover that bill by making a grant of just over £5,000.

RPD Nugget

West Midlands Police – Brood Bitch

RPD Nugget gave immaculate service to West Midlands Police by mothering several litters of police dogs.

Poor Nugget had to have an operation to remove a fast growing lump on her eye, and we were glad to help cover the cost of the surgery with a grant of £1,180.

RPD Kai

HMPS – HMP Erlestoke

RPD Kai was a specialist search dog at HMP Erlestoke, where he served until his retirement to his handler, whose daughter dotes on him!

Kai was unwell and unsteady on his feet, so a visit to the vets was required to get to the bottom of the problem. We were delighted to cover that visit.

RPD ACE

HMPS – HMP Belmarsh

RPD Ace served first with HMP Belmarsh as a highly successful General Purpose Prison Dog. He retired to live with his handler when his career came to an end.

The NFRSA assisted Ace twice. Once in November of 2023 when Alan was at work and had not been made aware of a local fireworks party – Ace became so distressed by the noise he tried to gnaw his way out of the cage and broke two teeth, requiring extensive dental work.

Tragically, dear Ace was diagnosed with cancer in March 2023 and was gently put to sleep. We assisted with both the costs for this lovely boy, totaling a little over £1,800.

RPD Herbie

Police Scotland

RPD Herbie served with Police Scotland, but had to take early retirement due elbow dysplasia and spinal problems.

Herbie required a Tibial Plateau leveling osteotomy operation and we were delighted to contribute to that essential surgery with a grant of just under £1,900.

RPD Bolt

HMPS – HMP Wakefield

RPD Bolt was a General Purpose Prison dog at HMP Wakefield, where he served with great success until he retired to his handler.

Bolt was having some dental problems and in particular a cracked tooth needed to be removed. We awarded a grant to cover the cost.

RPD Alf

HMPS – HMP Whitemoor

RPD Alf served first with HMP Whitemoor as a General Purpose Prison Dog. He retired to live with a wonderful new family due to age.

Alf settled into his home, but his new Mum realised he was quite keen to assert his authority in a slightly masculine way and it was decided he needed to be castrated to help quell the hormones.

While the NFRSA does not usually assist with castrations, we realised that for his mental health it was necessary and so a contribution was made towards with the cost of his operation.

RPD Zellick

HMPS – HMP Whitemoor

RPD Zellick served at HMP Manchester as a General Purpose Prison Dog before retiring to his handler.

Zellick required veterinary assistance following a period of ill health, which involved several blood tests, and we offered his Dad help to cover those bills.

RPD Indy

Dorset Police

The beautiful RPD Indy served with Dorset Police and was the first recipient of a grant after local Retired Police Dog charity Pawsome Pensions joined our family in early 2024.

Indy has monthly injections of Librela to ease her osteoarthritis, and we are delighted to continue with this support each month.

RPD Bob

Devon and Cornwall Police – Devon Dogs

RPD Bob served with Devon and Cornwall Police and worked in North Devon with his handler before his retirement.

Bob required surgery to remove a mass, poor chap, and we awarded our maximum 90% contribution towards the vets fees.

RPD Hood

HMPS – HMP Isle of Man

RPD Hood served at HMP Isle of Man as a Specialist Search Dog before retiring to his handler.

Poor Hood was very poorly with a nasty stomach problem, but we were happy to support his owners with a maximum grant to cover the vets fees.

We are delighted that Hood graced the front cover of our 2025 calendar!

RPD Harley

Bedfordshire – Cambridgeshire – Hertfordshire (BCH) Police

The very handsome RPD Harley who served with BCH Police is described by his handler as the ‘first and best dog I’ve ever had – he always looked after me, and still does.’

Harley had a number of medical issues earlier in 2024 and we were honoured to help him through those, by awarding our maximum 90% grant to help cover the costs.

RPD Rodney

Dorset Police

RPD Rodney served with Dorset Police until his retirement to his handler. Sue fondly remembers his nickname was ‘Wreck Ralph’ due to his over-enthusiasm and his tendency to break things – but his nose was amazing and, in his own style, he was highly successful.

Tragically, after a bad fall and a suspected broken bone, it was discovered that Rodney had a tumour on his leg which had shattered it, and the kind thing was to allow him to slip away, leaving his devastated family behind.

It was a privilege to take care of that final bill with our maximum 90% grant, which included a contribution to Rodney’s cremation. Sleep well Rodney.

RPD Liza

MOD Police

RPD Liza served with the MOD Police until her retirement to her devoted handler, who then transferred to Norfolk Police

Liza fell seriously ill and had to undergo an emergency operation to remove her operation, which had to be undertaken at a specialist vets.

Liza’s bill was over £10,000 and we assisted with our maximum 90% grant to cover the cost with an award of £8,180. Thanks to a special appeal the money was raised in just a few days, and we are very grateful for that support.

RPD Orla

Dorset Police

The very pretty RPD Orla served with Dorset Police for 6 years as specialist search dog and now enjoys retired life on the sofa, lapping up plenty of cuddles with her new family.

Orla had to undergo a carcinoma lump removal from her paw and we were honoured to help cover the bills with our maximum 90% grant of £1,223.

RBFDD Trooper

Border Force – Manchester Airport

RBFDD Trooper helped keep our borders safe by working at Manchester Airport before he retired.

Trooper had to undergo major surgery on his left knee and it was a privilege to contribute £1,329 towards this vital procedure.

Stay well Trooper!

RPD Bowser

Devon and Cornwall Police

RPD Bowser worked in North Devon with his handler and lived out his retirement in Exeter. He was a general purpose dog, was fire arms trained, been in a helicopter, abseiled down buildings and looked after the public. He was great at tracking and finding criminals and lost people. He was a soft old dog, you wouldn’t believe he had been a police dog. He loved retirement, and his walks, treats, and loads of cuddles

RPD Bowser received three grants from the NFRSA, totaling just over £1,900.

This year he needed medication and also treatment to identify an illness, and very sadly dear Bowser succumbed to old age in the summer, when we once more supported his family.

Sleep well Bowser – you will never be forgotten.

 

 

RPD Ronnie

Devon & Cornwall Police

RPD Ronnie served with Devon & Cornwall Police as a specialist search dog.

Ronnie had to undergo veterinary treatment for an ear infection, tests and medication were required, and we were delighted to help with those costs.