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RPD Izzy

Breed of dogSpringer Spaniel

Location of servitudeNorfolk and Suffolk Police

Type of serviceSearch & Detection

ConditionTooth abscess

Grant amount received£640

  • Police dog Izzy at the Commonwealth Games
  • Retired police dog Izzy with her spaniel siblings
  • Retired police dog Izzy

MEET RETIRED POLICE DOG IZZY

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What are some of the highlights of Izzy’s career?

“Izzy had a very busy career working at Royal Sandringham Estate and helping with Royal visits across Suffolk and Norfolk. She also worked at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.”

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What does retired life look like for Izzy?

Izzy lives with Paul and his two other spaniels and they regularly go to work with him. Izzy loves her ball and loves running around with other dogs and, most of all, she loves her cuddles.

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How did you adopt Izzy?

“One of my friends works in the police and worked with Izzy’s handler. When the opportunity came up to adopt Izzy I jumped at the chance!”

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What is your proudest moment with Izzy?

“Izzy passed her Kennel Club Good Citizens Bronze Award and is now working towards her Silver Award.”

HOW WE’VE HELPED RETIRED POLICE DOG IZZY IN RETIREMENT

RPD Izzy worked for the Norfolk and Suffolk Constabulary Joint Dog Section as an explosive detection dog. 

She worked at the Royal Estate at Sandringham as well as helping with Royal visits in the local area, supporting security at music festivals, and working at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. 

She worked for five-and-a-half years before retiring when she lost interest in aspects of searching. 

She was adopted by Paul Watts in September 2024 after a friend of his told him about her.

Retired police dog Izzy
Retired police dog Izzy with her spaniel siblings

She now lives with Paul and his other two spaniels and enjoys going to work with Paul, who delivers healthcare training, including pet first aid. 

Paul signed Izzy up with our Foundation as he knew about the work we did.

When he spotted a lump on her face just a week after adopting her which was caused by a tooth abscess caused by a broken tooth.  

Izzy needed antibiotics and surgery to remove the tooth – we covered 60% of the cost. 

Paul said: “I now have a very happy and loving dog. Everyone loves her.”

Retired police dog Izzy with her friend, Willow

“When the Foundation agreed to pay 60% of the bill it was great news as things were getting financially tight and anything would help.”

Paul, Izzy’s owner

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