K-9 Dusty was put to rest January 23, 2008 after suddenly becoming neurologically impaired. The root of his illness was found to be Stomach Cancer and tumors of the spleen. K-9 Dusty was the loyal partner of DC's Metropolitan Police Department's Officer Daniel Jones for 5 good years. He was an exceptional patrol and narcotic detection dog serving the Washington, DC area beginning June 7, 2002.
This canine team proudly certified each year in service with a Triple Crown from USPCA, Region 3 certification trials and also notably took first place in the region's Narcotic Detector Trial on April 23, 2006. Officer Jones had the greatest of confidence in his K-9 partner and knew that Dusty would always bring his A-game to any situation they faced. K-9 Dusty gave no apparent signs of his illness and worked wholeheartedly up until his body could not perform anymore. The bond between K-9 Dusty and Officer Jones was immeasurable, his memory will long live on.
This canine team proudly certified each year in service with a Triple Crown from USPCA, Region 3 certification trials and also notably took first place in the region's Narcotic Detector Trial on April 23, 2006. Officer Jones had the greatest of confidence in his K-9 partner and knew that Dusty would always bring his A-game to any situation they faced. K-9 Dusty gave no apparent signs of his illness and worked wholeheartedly up until his body could not perform anymore. The bond between K-9 Dusty and Officer Jones was immeasurable, his memory will long live on.
K-9 Dusty was put to rest January 23, 2008 after suddenly becoming neurologically impaired. The root of his illness was found to be Stomach Cancer and tumors of the spleen. K-9 Dusty was the loyal partner of DC's Metropolitan Police Department's Officer Daniel Jones for 5 good years. He was an exceptional patrol and narcotic detection dog serving the Washington, DC area beginning June 7, 2002.
This canine team proudly certified each year in service with a Triple Crown from USPCA, Region 3 certification trials and also notably took first place in the region's Narcotic Detector Trial on April 23, 2006. Officer Jones had the greatest of confidence in his K-9 partner and knew that Dusty would always bring his A-game to any situation they faced. K-9 Dusty gave no apparent signs of his illness and worked wholeheartedly up until his body could not perform anymore. The bond between K-9 Dusty and Officer Jones was immeasurable, his memory will long live on.
This canine team proudly certified each year in service with a Triple Crown from USPCA, Region 3 certification trials and also notably took first place in the region's Narcotic Detector Trial on April 23, 2006. Officer Jones had the greatest of confidence in his K-9 partner and knew that Dusty would always bring his A-game to any situation they faced. K-9 Dusty gave no apparent signs of his illness and worked wholeheartedly up until his body could not perform anymore. The bond between K-9 Dusty and Officer Jones was immeasurable, his memory will long live on.
