Dogs Rescued from ‘Squalid’ House are Being Retrained as Police Sniffer K-9s

Springer spaniel dogs being rescued – SWNS / RSPCA Four dogs rescued from a ‘squalid’ and derelict house in England are being given a new purpose—they’re being trained as police K-9s. The springer spaniels were found in April alongside dozens of other dogs crowded into a property in South Yorkshire. Newly-named Bruce, Pablo, Lola, and Nellie are currently acing assignments in their training to become sniffer dogs with the Greater Manchester Police.

Their new lives are thanks to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA). Not only did the charity rescue all 74 of the springer spaniels, they identified a number of clever dogs that could collaborate with the police. Officer Wes Donnelly from the Tactical Dog Unit told SWNS news agency, “We’re giving them the best life possible. “These dogs have gone from being neglected to having a real purpose.

“Providing their training continues, they’ll soon be helping us detect drugs, cash and other items that support investigations.” Springer spaniel Bruce being trained for sniffer K-9 duties – SWNS / RSPCA When RSPCA field workers joined Dog Legislation Officers from the local police department and entered the South Yorkshire home, they were immediately taken aback by the smell. More than 80 dogs were then seized and moved to animal shelters. Five of the spaniels were then selected due to their strong personalities and potential to become trainee K-9s. One didn’t meet the grade but was immediately re-homed with a family in Wales, just in time for the holidays.

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