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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Margaret Davis

Ministers urged to give pensions to retired police dogs

The Thin Blue Paw Foundation are campaigning for retired police dogs to receive pensions (Thin Blue Paw Foundation) -

Ministers are being urged to fulfil their “ethical and moral obligation” to provide pensions for police dogs when the animals retire.

Charity the Thin Blue Paw Foundation said it has provided grants of £380,000 to owners since it was set up in August 2020 to cover vet bills, because the animals are often left with health issues after working hard physically during their careers.

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