Danny, the three-year-old police service dog who broke the hearts of hundreds of thousands of Canadians when he whimpered during the regimental funeral for his handler, Cst. Dave Ross, and two other RCMP members killed in the line of duty, is making strides in his return to police work.
"We are really appreciative for the outpouring of support and interest from Canadians for Danny and his well-being. It's been passionate and persistent since the events of June 4," said Inspector André Lemyre, Officer in Charge of RCMP Police Dog Services.
"I want to thank all Canadians for the support and compassion they've shared since the passing of our fallen members, and for Danny and his future."
Constables Dave Ross, Fabrice Gevaudan and Douglas Larche were shot and killed on June 4 after responding to a report of an armed man in Moncton's northwest. Constables Eric Dubois and Darlene Goguen were wounded and treated in hospital.
Following the shooting, Danny was returned to the RCMP Police Dog Service Training Centre in Innisfail, Alberta where he began re-team training.
Danny and his handler will return to operation policing in the near future. The location of Danny’s new posting and the identity of his new handler will not be released in order to allow the pair ‘every opportunity to succeed and thrive in their new partnership’.
The RCMP expects Danny’s career as a police service dog will continue for at least five more years.
With files from CTVNews.ca
