Rest now, good and faithful servant...

Ingrid · 01-26-2012, 02:17 AM

From Beth's Dog Blog/Dog News:

One Last Ride for K-9 Officer Kora

January 9, 2012

Photo: Richard Messina / Hartford Courant

From the Hartford Courant via Life With Dogs: Kora, an 11-year old German Shepherd, retired in August after nine years of service with the West Hartford K-9 Unit. Everyone expected her to live out her retirement with her handler, Officer Eric Rocheleau. However, he noticed that she was beginning to seem sluggish, so he took her to the vet last Monday.

Unfortunately, Kora was diagnosed with cancer that had advanced to the point of causing internal bleeding. Both the original vet and another who was called for a second opinion agreed that the dog would have to be put down within days to prevent any further suffering.

But Rocheleau couldn’t bear the thought of letting Kora go without one final shift as an officer. He took her to the police station, where they worked the front reception desk together, allowing Kora to meet and greet many members of the public one last time. Then they rode together in the K-9 unit to their home where private goodbyes were said.

Can’t you just see Kora, sniffing at the window, and riding proud in the back seat, serving the town one more time? Rest now, good and faithful servant. You will be missed.

KZoppa · 01-26-2012, 02:30 AM

And i just shattered into tears over here. Good job Kora. Good girl.

Rua · 01-26-2012, 04:57 AM

My heart is broken. What a good dog.

LaRen616 · 01-26-2012, 07:27 AM

RIP good girl, thank you for all your years of service.

**DFrost** · 01-26-2012, 07:57 AM

To me, it's the hardest part of being a canine officer.

DFrost

LoveEcho · 01-26-2012, 08:45 AM

I just started crying in the middle of my office

Courtney · 01-26-2012, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoveEcho

I just started crying in the middle of my office

Me too

Good girl Kora....you served your community proud.

Daisy&Lucky's Mom · 01-26-2012, 11:15 AM

Poor Kora but able to do what she loved and be loved until her finsl day. Gotta go an in tears and at work.

Wolfiesmom · 01-26-2012, 11:21 AM

I'm in tears as well. RIP Officer Kora, and thank you for your service.

Josie/Zeus · 01-26-2012, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoveEcho

I just started crying in the middle of my office

Me too.

Gosh I hate cancer.

Rest in peace sweet girl. Thank you for your service.

01-26-2012, 02:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ingrid Master Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Minnesota Posts: 650	Rest now, good and faithful servant... *From Beth's Dog Blog/Dog News:* One Last Ride for K-9 Officer Kora January 9, 2012 Photo: Richard Messina / Hartford Courant From the Hartford Courant via Life With Dogs: Kora, an 11-year old German Shepherd, retired in August after nine years of service with the West Hartford K-9 Unit. Everyone expected her to live out her retirement with her handler, Officer Eric Rocheleau. However, he noticed that she was beginning to seem sluggish, so he took her to the vet last Monday. Unfortunately, Kora was diagnosed with cancer that had advanced to the point of causing internal bleeding. Both the original vet and another who was called for a second opinion agreed that the dog would have to be put down within days to prevent any further suffering. But Rocheleau couldn’t bear the thought of letting Kora go without one final shift as an officer. He took her to the police station, where they worked the front reception desk together, allowing Kora to meet and greet many members of the public one last time. Then they rode together in the K-9 unit to their home where private goodbyes were said. Can’t you just see Kora, sniffing at the window, and riding proud in the back seat, serving the town one more time? Rest now, good and faithful servant. You will be missed.

01-26-2012, 02:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
KZoppa Crowned Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Maryland kinda missing CO Posts: 13,831	And i just shattered into tears over here. Good job Kora. Good girl. __________________ The more people I meet and talk to,the more I love my dogs and their intelligence. www.krystalscollarcreations.weebly.com Riley GSD/BC 1/10/05 Zena GSD 6/1/03 Shasta GSD 5/5/10

01-26-2012, 07:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
LaRen616 Crowned Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 10,582	RIP good girl, thank you for all your years of service. __________________ ~ Sinister 3 yr old black male GSD 3.11.09 ~ Malice 9 mth old black female GSD 6.19.11 Cats: Chaos, Monster, Wicked

01-26-2012, 07:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
DFrost Moderator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tn Posts: 777	To me, it's the hardest part of being a canine officer. DFrost __________________ Any behavior that is reinforced is more likely to occur again. DFrost

01-26-2012, 08:45 AM	#6 (permalink)
LoveEcho Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CT Posts: 1,073	I just started crying in the middle of my office __________________ Tory & Echo 8/7/10

01-26-2012, 04:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
Rua Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posts: 296	My heart is broken. What a good dog.

01-26-2012, 11:15 AM	#8 (permalink)
Daisy&Lucky's Mom Knighted Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,437	Poor Kora but able to do what she loved and be loved until her finsl day. Gotta go an in tears and at work.

01-26-2012, 11:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
Wolfiesmom Crowned Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 3,810	I'm in tears as well. RIP Officer Kora, and thank you for your service. __________________ Mom to Chases Wolfgang Heinrich Von Ryan aka Wolfie born 12/20/09 Waiting for us at the bridge is Chases Chieftain aka Chiefy Left this earth and left a hole in our hearts July 2000

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