Please take the time to read my brothers post below and sign this petition. My brother fundraised the money to purchase Zeke for the Corcoran Police Department. After 3 years together my brother has made the decision to retire due to his mental illness. It is heartbreaking to me that not only my brother is losing his partner in crime, but Zeke is losing his world. I see Zeke with Cody, and it is a bond that should not be broken.
Codys post-Thank you to the Corcoran Police Department. After 4.5 years of service, and 3 as K9, as well as previous service with Stearns County, I medically retired due to PTSD which caused suicidal ideation and attempts. Prior to my employment there was not a K9 unit, but I was able to fully fundraise, and implement a K9 unit. Thank you to the Shoulak Family foundation, the Northwest Area Jaycees, the Corcoran Lions, McDonough K9 and all others that have supported us.
One of the conditions of my retirement recommended by my therapist was to retire my K9 partner, Zeke, to live out his time with me as a service animal. Understand the bond between man and dog after 3 years of being together 24/7 and going into the worst of the worst side by side.
As if the job didn't take enough from me, the Chief called today and said they will be taking Zeke from me and reassigning him. Mind you, I was done December 17th and have had him since with no communication from the city.
Thanks for the partnership my eekey boy. Be safe buddy. I love you.