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Handler Constable Andy Stewart explains Titan's training After
several months of recuperating from surgery to his broken leg, Saugeen
Shores Police special officer, K-9 Titan, will be retiring. The
veterinarian looking after Titan's recovery indicated that he will not
be able to return to active duty. Titan is such a worker and is trained
so well that if police tried to use him for any type of tracking, Titan
would not stop. Even if he started to feel pain, he would continue to
work hard for his handler, PC Andy Stewart, until he finished his track.
This alone would cause pain and further injury to Titan and Saugeen
Shores Police are not going to put him in that position.
Titan will retire with his handler Andy Stewart. Approximately $4000.
was spent in Titan's recovery. The Saugeen Shores Police Association,
mainly spearheaded by PC Tracey Bookham-Smith, initiated fundraising and
the monies raised will cover the cost of the care Titan received.
On another front, the Force is now looking to do more fundraising to
raise the $7000 needed for the purchase of another K-9. The Saugeen
Shores Police recognize how valuable a K-9 unit is for the community.
The K-9 unit is used to search for lost people, people committing crimes
and leaving the scene, escaped prisoners and as a deterrent. The
investment is minimal when compared to the benefit that a K-9 brings.
Donations are much appreciated and can be made through the Town of
Saugeen Shores. The Police Services is also working on several
fundraising ideas you will hear about shortly. (next column)
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Titan with his handler's daughter, Kristin Stewart
Titan & handler, Constable Andy Stewart Titan Articles:
Titan Part of the Community
Titan's Recovery Fundraiser
Community Support for Titan
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