Future Cop Dogs Free To Good Home

November 7, 2007 at 4:32 am | Posted in Breeds, cops, dogs, German Shepards, k-9 dogs | Leave a comment
Tags: cops, German Shepards, k-9 dogs

Originally uploaded by spifftek

I don’t know about you but the option of taking in a German Shepard puppy for one year and then having to give it back to authorities, doesn’t sound like such a grand idea.

United Kingdom authorities are trying out a new puppy development program.

The idea is to appeal to the public to adopt a pup for one year.

Authorities hope during this one year, the temporary family will give the puppy care and love while preparing the pup for a life as a confident and social police dog.

Authorities will tackle the social aspect by suggesting only families who live in urban areas adopt a pup. Urban areas suggests lots of people, which allows the puppy to become familiar with people.

Authorities will pay for dog food and veterinary services, all they ask is that the pup stays well groomed and gets sufficient exercise.

My concern is for the poor puppy who will be ripped away from the only family he or she knows to fulfill the duty of a future furry officer.

What about heartbreak for the puppy and the temporary family?