Officers Form A Line To Honor K9 With Terminal Cancer During Her Last Walkout
K9s are truly amazing furry friends, always putting their all into keeping our neighborhoods safe. We cherish these beautiful dogs and are immensely grateful for their daily hard work in ensuring our peaceful lives. And when the time for retirement or facing health challenges comes, we believe that they should have received the farewells they truly deserve. It's an amazing way to show how much they've meant to their friends and the communities they've safeguarded.
Recently, there was this incredibly touching moment when a K9, who wasn't feeling too well, received a heartwarming farewell from fellow officers. They look like one big, loving family, and this wonderful K9 dog plays a significant role in their family.
Candy is a dedicated police K9 who has served for nearly 10 years at the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office.
Candy's bond with her handler, Master Deputy II Anthony “Tony” Natalzia, was incredibly strong. They were inseparable, with Candy accompanying Natalzia on duty every day.
“She went everywhere with me,” Natalzia told McClatchy News. “You see these dogs more than you see your family.”
Recently, Candy's health began to get worse.
Source: Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office
With nearly a decade of dedicated service at the office, she has diligently carried out her tasks. However, lately, her coworkers have noticed signs of her declining health. She developed a limp, lost her appetite, and was diagnosed with widespread cancer.
“It was in her lungs, it was everywhere,” Natalzia said. “The vet said there was nothing they could do and I couldn’t even comprehend it – we had only gone for a routine visit.”
Source: Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office
But before saying their final goodbye, the police department organized a touching farewell for Candy.
After the ceremony, Natalzia took her to the vet, where she was peacefully euthanized.
Candy was scheduled to retire this year, and Natalzia regretfully wishes they could have spent more time together post-retirement.
“You think you’re going to have some time with your dog after they retire so I feel cheated on that end of it but as a responsible handler there was no way I could let her suffer to be selfish,” he shared.
Source: Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office
Now, he looks forward to building a strong partnership with a new K9 named Pablo, all while cherishing the memory of his beloved Candy.
Candy is such an amazing police dog, isn’t she? If you love this brave canine, don’t forget to press the “like” and “share” buttons to send this story to your family and friends. For more amazing stories about pets, visit our website now!
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