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End of Watch for South Williamsport Police K9 Dany
Retired South Williamsport Police K9 Dany was laid to rest on April 3.”It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of retired South Williamsport Police K9 Dany on April 3rd,” wrote the South Williamsport Police on their Facebook page.”Dany was experiencing mobility issues and arthritis that were hampering his quality of life. Dany’s End of Watch came at home, surrounded by his beloved family – former handler Detective Sergeant Devin Thompson and family – and his two fur sisters Mia and Liberty. He is deeply mourned by both of his families, the Thompson’s and the South Williamsport Police Department,” the post continued.According to South Williamsport Police, K9 Dany served the force beginning in 2010 and retired in 2018 to “live his best life.” He was 14.5 years old, considered very sociable, and led a distinguished career.Dany was purchased from Slovakia through donations from local businesses and the area VFW, according to On the PULSE. Each subsequent year Thompson was able to raise the roughly $2,000 needed for training, food and medical expenses through local donations and fundraisers.”During K9 Dany’s eight-year career he served the citizens of South Williamsport and Lycoming County with honor and distinction.” The post outlined the K9 officer’s stats:
over 400 deployments
• instrumental in the arrests of over 200 individuals
• assisted in the seizure of over $300,000.00 of illegal narcotics and tens of thousands in drug money
• tracked and successfully assisted in the capture of several wanted felons recovered numerous firearms
K9 Dany also assisted the Department of Homeland Security Air Interdiction Unit, U.S. Marshal’s Service Fugitive Task Force, Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Bureau of Narcotics Investigation, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania State Police Clandestine Laboratory Response Team, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, the Lycoming County District Attorney’s Office and the Narcotics Enforcement Unit, Lycoming County Sheriff’s Office, Lycoming County Prison and the Pre-Release Center along with every municipal police agency in Lycoming County, according to the post.The post went on to further memorialize the beloved K9:”K9 Dany enjoyed sharing chicken nuggets with his dad in their patrol vehicle after every training day. At home and around his friends and colleagues, K9 Dany was as loveable as they come. He loved to be pet and loved on. K9 Dany also loved his human Mom. He was often seen following her around just so he could be close to her and enjoyed long cuddle sessions. K9 Dany was a beloved member of the Thompson family by every definition.”The borough chose not to continue its K9 program after Dany’s retirement, according to reporting by On the PULSE. Upon the dog’s retirement, Thompson was able to purchase Dany from the borough for a ceremonial $1.
