Supporting the Veterinary Care of Retired Service Heroes
Protecting our Protectors in their Retirement
ABOUT US
The National Foundation for Retired Service Animals
A registered charity set up to promote the care, well-being, and welfare of retired service animals from across the emergency service family, by supporting police dogs, police horses, fire investigation dogs, border force dogs, national crime agency dogs, NHS dogs, and prison dogs with veterinary and medical bills .
RPD Coty Appeal Now Closed
Thank you for your amazing help!
We have now closed the campaign as we have reached, and surpassed our target, leaving enough to additionally fund Coty’s long rehab following her operation.
Together you have given this amazing retired police dog a future.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.
Please keep Coty in your prayers as she faces the most important day of her life on the 1st of July when she will have her surgery.
We will keep you updated.
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Retired Police Dogs
There are around 2,000 police dogs that work across all the police forces within the UK.
Police dogs are trained in a number of roles and disciplines including General Purpose, Specialist Search Dogs, as well as Firearms Dogs.
Retired Fire Dogs
Fire Investigation Search Dogs (FISD) have been operational within the UK for over two decades. Today there are around 18 operational dogs across the UK, many of which work alongside Fire & Rescue Services.
Retired Prison Dogs
Prison Dogs play a vital part in the physical security of a prison. There are varying specialist roles such as General Purpose, Drug and Explosive Detection Dogs, and Tornado Dogs.
Retired Police Horses
Police horses work on average between 5-6 days per week with 1-2 rest days, where possible receiving field rest. The week will comprise of a mixture of training, patrols, rural work and community engagement, as well as larger public events.
Border Force Dogs
Border Force Detector Dogs are a specialist canine resource working to help keep the UK safe, by detecting illicit goods from entering the UK.
“I am delighted the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals (NFRSA) has been established to help support our brave service animals when they reach their well-earned retirement.
Working together with the police, prison, fire, NHS, NCA, and border force services, other charities and partners, the NFRSA is as committed as I am to ensuring these canine and equine heroes enjoy their autumn years.”
Assistant Commissioner (Met) Pippa Mills, National Police Chiefs Council Lead for Police Dogs
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We would not be able to do what we do without our army of wonderful volunteers. If you feel you would like to help us in any capacity, whether it be administration or fundraising, please do get in touch using the form below.
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