K-9 Unit Mourns Loss Of Brave Las Vegas Metro Police Dog
If you’ve ever owned and loved a pet, you know how much it hurts to lose that family member. With this in mind, our sympathies go out to the dedicated members of the Las Vegas Metro Police Department K-9 Unit. They lost a beloved member of their team earlier today.
K-9 Unit Police Dog Kimura Passes Away From Medical Complications
Police dog Kimura joined the LVMPD K-9 Unit back in 2019. According to an article by Justine Verastigue on KTNV.com, Kimura is a 6-year old Dutch Shepard police dog. K-9 Unit officers took him to the emergency clinic during the early morning hours. Unfortunately, Kimura passed away.
What’s more, Kimura is the survivor of a violent stabbing attack. In April 2020, Kimura was severely injured while protecting fellow officers. He would go on to receive the Purple Heart. Verastigue’s article quotes LVMPD K-9 Unit officers who praise Kimura for apprehending countless suspects through the years.
Kimura’s handler and the rest of Metro’s K-9 Section, SWAT, and Major Violators teams are mourning him today. You can view a Twitter post featuring a photo of Kimura by clicking On July 4th, 2023 @LVMPD had to say goodbye to K-9 Kimura 🐾 due to medical complications. We thank you for your service and dedication to the #lasvegas #community.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his handler and family
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K-9 Units Across The U.S.A.
There are now more than 7,000 K-9 teams which are part of around 3,250 K-9 departments across the U.S.A. That’s pretty incredible. A Google search reveals those K-9 teams include somewhere around 50,000 police dogs. They are highly intelligent and well-trained. Just like their human handlers and team members, they put their lives on the line every day.
German Shepards are the dog breed most commonly utilized as police dogs. To enumerate, they are very intelligent. In addition, they are easy to train. Furthermore, they are large enough to bring down big, tough, suspects.
Surprisingly, the Guinness World Record holder for “biggest police dog,” is not a German Shepard. Per Wikipedia.org, it’s a Saint Bernard named Benedictine who weighs in at over 357 pounds! Yikes! Imagine an angry Benedictine chasing you down.
Let’s take a moment to remember our city’s brave police dog, Kimura, and all the other brave K-9 Team dogs and officers around the nation.
11 Dog Essential Items Your Pup Will Thank You For
Pet Bed
Pet beds are something I highly recommend for any pet owner that doesn’t want their pup on the couch. My dog Bailey has really bad hips and we used to let her sit on the couch with us. But the older she gets the harder it is for her to get up there and so we got her a pet bed. She loves it. This pet bed from Tall Tails comes in three different sizes and it’s machine washable and dryable.
Food Puzzle
Have you ever thought about doing a food puzzle for dog? Food puzzles, like this one, are great for promoting your dog’s brain activity as well as helping them slow down while they’re eating. Some dogs have issues with digestion so food puzzles will help them take the time to find the food and ease the digestion process.
Flea & Tick Protection
If you’re not doing this regularly, I’m going to urge you to put this on your list of dog essential items you need immediately. Flea and tick prevention is so important for dogs. Not only will they thank you for helping make sure they stay healthy, but having fleas in your house is not fun. The process of removing and killing the fleas is long and grueling. So stop the spread now with some easy-to-apply medication.
New Collars
When was the last time you bought your dog a new collar? I try to make sure my dog’s collar stays clean but like most dogs that just isn’t possible. These Black Rhino collars a great for dogs because they feature soft neoprene padding that will protect your dog’s neck from irritation, and they come with a reflective stitching so you can stay safe while you’re walking or jogging with your pet in the early morning or late at night.
New Leashes
My dog likes to pull a bit more than I’d like her to. She’s a fast walker, whereas I am definitely not. These heavy-duty dog leashes are great for her because they come with an easy, soft grip for me. This set also comes with a collapsible water bowl and a poop bag holder, which is a must!
Dog Toy Teeth Cleaner
Okay, I have a confession. I really hate brushing my dog’s teeth. I should be used to it by now, but I’m not. And this dog toy from Arm & Hammer has been a lifesaver for me. It helps freshen breath, stimulate gums, and reduce tartar and plaque buildup. It’s baking soda infused and honestly, I haven’t had an issue with my dog playing with it.
Please note that items are in stock and prices are accurate at the time we published this list. Have an idea for a fun theme for a gift idea list you’d like us to create? Drop us a line at shopping@bbgi.com.
Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.
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