Active Dogs

Meet Ozzy

Ozzy's handler is Deputy Patterson. Ozzy is a 5-year-old German Shepherd born in Slovakia. Ozzy traveled to the U.S. in 2018 to begin his police career. In 2018 Ozzy and Deputy Patterson graduated from the Academy. Ozzy is a dual purpose K9 meaning he is trained in patrol work and in detection work.​Ozzy and Deputy Patterson are responsible for taking approximately $48,102 off the street. The duo competes yearly in the United States Patrol Canine Association (USPCA) trials. They came in 1st place in patrol work (PD1) in the USPCA Region 5 trials. In 2022 the duo finished 19th in the PD1 USPCA national trials which include K9 teams from all over the U.S. including New York City Police Department.

Deputy Patterson states, “Being a K9 handler is the most rewarding position within the department.  When Ozzy locates a suspect, sniffs out illegal drugs, or performs well in a USPCA competition, it makes all the long, strenuous hours of training worth it.”

Ozzy Needs:
$1,000
Nutrition, Water Therapy, Healthcare

Meet Dozer

Dozer's handler is Deputy Luecke. They have been a team since 2020. Dozer was just under 1 1/2 years old whenever he arrived from the Czech Republic. Dozer went through 10 weeks of training then was ready for patrol. Dozer is also a dual purpose K9 who can detect narcotics and apprehend suspects. Dozer's first big drug seizure was only his second sniff on patrol.​Deputy Luecke and Dozer enjoy doing demos for kids. K9 Dozer has been awarded three cases of the quarter for USPCA region 5 since on patrol.

"At home Dozer is like any other family pet. Dozer lounges and plays with the kids."

Dozer Needs:
$1,000
Nutrition, Water Therapy, Healthcare

Meet Oliver

Oliver is the inspiration behind Oliver's Heroes. Oliver is a 2-year-old black lab. He is a certified Service Animal and registered through US Service Animal Registrar. If Oliver is not seen working with his trainer he is riding a skate board and hanging out at the pool. He makes frequent visits to Nursing Homes and Assisted Living Residences.

Oliver Needs:
1,000 Hugs