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RPD Neo

Breed of dogGerman Shepherd

Location of servitudeHumberside Police

Type of serviceGeneral Purpose

ConditionGastric torsion

Grant amount received£4,300

  • Retired police dog Neo
  • Retired police dog Neo at the beach
  • Retired police dog Neo

HOW WE HELPED RETIRED POLICE DOG NEO IN RETIREMENT

RPD Neo served with Humberside Police as a general purpose dog and was adopted by a fellow officer when he retired in 2018.

Neo’s owner, Rob James, adopted the German Shepherd when he retired at the age of four. As a police officer, he’d worked alongside the now nine-year-old and wanted to give him a retirement home.

His best friend was Neo’s handler so when the opportunity came up he felt he could offer him a new home in East Yorkshire.

He said: “Neo loves living in the countryside so he gets long walks and there are lots of places he can swim. I now live by the seaside and he absolutely loves going to the beach, he plays like a puppy!”

Retired police dog Neo at the beach
Retired police dog Neo

In September 2024 Neo fell ill and was rushed to the vets who diagnosed him with gastric torsion, where the stomach twists and fills with either gas or fluid.

He needed emergency surgery to save his life so Rob contacted us for help and we covered the cost of the life-saving operation.

Rob said: “To my astonishment, the charity said it would step in and, in doing so, saved Neo’s life. Never have I seen such kindness and felt such relief – I’m still beyond words.  

“Neo is doing really well after his surgery. I find myself thinking a lot about how life might have turned out if the Foundation hadn’t stepped in to help with the costs of this surgery – I’m so pleased he’s been given a chance.”

Retired police dog Neo

“I can’t thank the Thin Blue Paw enough for what it’s done for Neo and for our family. I will forever be thankful.”

Rob, Neo’s owner

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