Detection K9 Tara was procured by the United States Border Patrol in February 2016. She spent almost a year in training before being assigned to the United States Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, in Arizona. K9 Tara was certified in Concealed Humans and Controlled Substances and predominately worked at various checkpoints and frequently assisted the United States Postal Inspector Service providing sniffs of vehicles and U.S. mail. Tara was found to be quite susceptible to high temperatures and her career was cut short for safety reasons. In August of 2020 she was retired in order to prioritize her health and safety. Despite her short career, K9 Tara was responsible for intercepting almost 400 pounds of Marijuana and several pounds of Heroin, as well as located numerous concealed humans smuggled into the United States.
Working K9s perform a variety of occupations alongside their Handlers ensuring our public is safe from threats or danger, along with protecting our country domestically and abroad. They are typically classified as equipment with their medical needs NO longer funded once their service is completed. Often times they have accelerated health issues like hip dysplasia or PTSD as a result of their years in the field.
Paws of Honor is a nonprofit providing continued quality routine and specialized veterinary care to ALL retired Military and Law Enforcement K9s no matter the department, agency, or branch of service at no cost to the Handler who becomes financially responsible for them upon retirement. Through Paws of Honor’s Veterinary Affiliates continued medical care is provided to each retired K9 enrolled in our Veterinary Care Program.
Click the Make a Donation button to learn more about selecting a retired K9 (or K9s) to Sponsor and become part of The Pack!
Detection K9 Tara was procured by the United States Border Patrol in February 2016. She spent almost a year in training before being assigned to the United States Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, in Arizona. K9 Tara was certified in Concealed Humans and Controlled Substances and predominately worked at various checkpoints and frequently assisted the United States Postal Inspector Service providing sniffs of vehicles and U.S. mail. Tara was found to be quite susceptible to high temperatures and her career was cut short for safety reasons. In August of 2020 she was retired in order to prioritize her health and safety. Despite her short career, K9 Tara was responsible for intercepting almost 400 pounds of Marijuana and several pounds of Heroin, as well as located numerous concealed humans smuggled into the United States.
Working K9s perform a variety of occupations alongside their Handlers ensuring our public is safe from threats or danger, along with protecting our country domestically and abroad. They are typically classified as equipment with their medical needs NO longer funded once their service is completed. Often times they have accelerated health issues like hip dysplasia or PTSD as a result of their years in the field.
Paws of Honor is a nonprofit providing continued quality routine and specialized veterinary care to ALL retired Military and Law Enforcement K9s no matter the department, agency, or branch of service at no cost to the Handler who becomes financially responsible for them upon retirement. Through Paws of Honor’s Veterinary Affiliates continued medical care is provided to each retired K9 enrolled in our Veterinary Care Program.
Click the Make a Donation button to learn more about selecting a retired K9 (or K9s) to Sponsor and become part of The Pack!
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Detection K9 Tara was procured by the United States Border Patrol in February 2016. She spent almost a year in training before being assigned to the United States Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, in Arizona. K9 Tara was certified in Concealed Humans and Controlled Substances and predominately worked at various checkpoints and frequently assisted the United States Postal Inspector Service providing sniffs of vehicles and U.S. mail. Tara was found to be quite susceptible to high temperatures and her career was cut short for safety reasons. In August of 2020 she was retired in order to prioritize her health and safety. Despite her short career, K9 Tara was responsible for intercepting almost 400 pounds of Marijuana and several pounds of Heroin, as well as located numerous concealed humans smuggled into the United States.
Working K9s perform a variety of occupations alongside their Handlers ensuring our public is safe from threats or danger, along with protecting our country domestically and abroad. They are typically classified as equipment with their medical needs NO longer funded once their service is completed. Often times they have accelerated health issues like hip dysplasia or PTSD as a result of their years in the field.
Paws of Honor is a nonprofit providing continued quality routine and specialized veterinary care to ALL retired Military and Law Enforcement K9s no matter the department, agency, or branch of service at no cost to the Handler who becomes financially responsible for them upon retirement. Through Paws of Honor’s Veterinary Affiliates continued medical care is provided to each retired K9 enrolled in our Veterinary Care Program.
Click the Make a Donation button to learn more about selecting a retired K9 (or K9s) to Sponsor and become part of The Pack!
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