Graceful Departure Pet Center is proud to support our local K9 Heroes. We provide free Euthanasia Services to military and law enforcement canines*.
*Travel fee may apply
Below are some of the k9 Heroes that we have had the privilege of serving, making sure their departure was graceful and dignified. If you would like to donate to the K9 Heroes fund or have a local hero in need of our services, please call our office.
Jadon
January 31, 2002 – April 1, 2016
Jadon worked for U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a Narcotic Detection Dog. His handler, Eric, was able to adopt Jadon when he retired from duty. Jadon loved the water, digging, and playing “find it” games.
Sergeant Snickers
April 14, 2001 – May 6, 2016
Snickers served as a Search and Rescue dog. He was dedicated, loving, and committed to finding lost persons. His handler, Pam, also has four other beagles that Snickers served along side with.
To watch a video with Search and Rescue dogs in action, click here
Eris Chan
February 23, 2004 – September 23, 2016
Eris worked for U.S. Customs and Border Protection, as a narcotic detection dog. She was a wonderful companion, protector and the love of Stacie’s life, her K9 handler.
Ceasar
July 10, 2008 – Jan 17, 2019
Ceasar was a narcotics and concealed human detection dog from December 2010 – May 2016 for US Customs and Border Protection. Ceasar retired in May 2016 because he was diagnosed with B-cell lymphoma. He loved playing with kids, squeaky toys, and playing fetch.
Goldie
August 1, 2009 – July 12, 2017
Goldie worked as an Agriculture Detector Dog for DHS-Customs and Border Protection. Goldie protected United States Agriculture by detecting prohibited agricultural contraband concealed in baggage and vehicles entering the United States…contraband that had the potential to introduce harmful pests into the US. Goldie also served as an ambassador for the United States Department of Agriculture mission by assisting her handler, Shirley, in educating the public about the importance of preventing the introduction of invasive pests into the US. Even though she took her work seriously, Goldie’s cuddly fun-loving personality brought smiles to the faces of the traveling public as well as her partner and other human coworkers. Girlfriend…hope you are teaching ’em how to do the mango-dance in heaven.
Annie
December 1, 2007 – January 2, 2018
Rescued from a “gated community,” Annie was a high-drive dog that found her niche as a human trailing, human area search, and human remains detection dog for Southwest Search Dogs, a non-profit organization that donates the services of search dog teams to municipal, county, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. Annie was a small bouvier des Flanders with a large presence. Keep smiling Annie Ok-a-lee. (Photo credit Jim Frazee).
