UK Commissioner Creates 'Pensions' for Police Dogs
They work hard, sniffing out crime with only the occasional pat on the nose in gratitude.
But police dogs deserve better, according to the police and crime
commissioner in the English county of Nottinghamshire, who wants to
reward them with "pensions" on retirement.
Paddy Tipping says the idea for a canine pension fund came about because
officers were picking up the costs for retired police dogs. Handlers
normally take dogs home upon retirement. Tipping, however, says he
doesn't "think it's fair that they have to pay all the bills."
The plans announced Monday will be rolled out next month. Up to 500
pounds ($800) annually will be given to handlers for three years to
cover veterinary bills for work-related injuries or illness.
AP
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