THIN BLUE PAW AWARDS 2022
We’re delighted to announce the winners of our 2022 Thin Blue Paw Awards, which celebrate the remarkable work and achievements of serving and retired police dogs across the United Kingdom.
A huge thank you to our awards major supporter Animal Friends Pet Insurance and our dog food partner, Barking Heads.
AWARD CATEGORIES:
Outstanding Bravery – for a serving police dog which has shown extraordinary bravery in the line of duty.
Lifesaver - to celebrate a serving police dog whose work was invaluable in a life-threatening incident.
Crime Fighting Duo - for a serving police dog and handler team who are constantly achieving outstanding operational results.
Rising Star – to celebrate the achievements of a newly licensed serving police dog, within first 18 months of service.
Lifetime Achievement - to celebrate a retired police dog who made an exceptional difference during their service.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR MAJOR SUPPORTER ANIMAL FRIENDS PET INSURANCE:
“Animal Friends Insurance is delighted to be supporting these awards once again having witnessed first-hand the extraordinary impact the Thin Blue Paw Foundation is making for serving and retired police dogs across the UK. Back in 2021, the awards raised awareness of the astonishing bravery of Britain’s police dogs and their handlers who had given everything to courageously protect our communities and keep us safe. This year, the nominees and winners’ stories were once again truly inspirational and portray the true pinnacle of devotion and commitment as they dedicate themselves tirelessly to saving lives, catching criminals, and protecting our streets without question. It’s a privilege to be able to give something back to these incredible dogs and support them throughout what is hopefully a long and happy retirement.” - Chief Executive, Westley Pearson
A MESSAGE FROM THE THIN BLUE PAW FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES:
“Police dogs are definitely the unsung heroes of our frontline policing teams and commit their lives to using their noses, paws and teeth to fight crime, help people, locate cash, drugs and firearms, and keep their colleagues and communities safe. As well as supporting these dogs once they hang up their harnesses at the end of their careers, at the Thin Blue Paw Foundation we wanted to celebrate and showcase the incredible job they do with our annual awards. This year’s winners are prime examples of the incredible bravery, strength, specialist skills, and dedication these wonderful dogs show every day when they head out to work; as well as the important role dog handlers play in helping police forces across the UK fight crime. This is our way of saying thank you.” - Co-founder and Trustee, Kieran Stanbridge.
MEET OUR 2022 THIN BLUE PAW AWARD WINNERS:
