‘He’s made me proud’: WRPS dog Ranger retiring
Posted Nov 29, 2024 01:56:48 PM.
Last Updated Nov 29, 2024 02:46:32 PM.
The hardest part is saying goodbye.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service is saying a fond farewell to their four-legged member, Ranger.
“I’ve worked with Ranger for eight years, I’ve had him since he was 11 months,” said Cst. Abdul Salmay with the WRPS Canine Unit.
Salmay and Ranger are featured in a video that was shared by police on their YouTube Channel. He said Ranger has been a consummate professional while he’s on the job, at home — he’s a real goofball.
“He’ll run around, do the oddest things you could possibly think of a dog doing — but when he’s at work, he’s so focused to do the job.”
Salmay described his relationship with Ranger as “extremely close” and said they’ve built an incredible bond.
The good news is, despite Ranger’s retirement, the two will be sticking together.
“I’m very excited and happy to be able to keep him after retirement and give him the life he deserves and he’s earned,” Salmay said, and appeared emotional while speaking about Ranger.
The canine is hanging up his leash after 600 deployments, 85 arrests, and 50 evidence seizures.
Now, he can just focus on being a dog.
“That’s ultimately what I want for him now. He’s made me proud,” said Salmay. “And I think letting him just enjoy the rest of his life and being a dog… I can’t ask for more.”
As Ranger walked out of the line of duty for the final time, his police peers gave him a round of applause and instead of throwing confetti, they threw tennis balls — which had his tail wagging.
