Where has the retirement home been opened?
A retirement home for retired police dogs has been set up in Gujarat's Anand district. The purpose is to give these dogs a good place to live once they can't work anymore.
This home takes care of the dogs' health and ensures their well-being. It's the first of its kind in our country.
What more can you tell me about this retirement home?
Right now, there are 20 dogs there. Of these, 16 are retired, two are on duty, and two are trainees. The home has 23 rooms for retired dogs and three for those on duty. It provides medical care, food, etc.
Retired police dogs eat a good diet, which includes milk, roti, eggs, mutton, vegetables, and rice. They also receive medical checkups from the doctors of veterinary hospitals. If there's an emergency, the dogs are quickly taken to the hospital.
In the mornings and evenings, the dogs get to play outside. On Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, visitors can come to meet, play with, and feed the dogs.
What are police dogs used for in India?
Police dogs can find criminals or missing people by using their sense of smell and other training. They can also sniff out things like bombs and drugs. Some police dogs are even trained to locate dead bodies. They can also be used to patrol certain areas. These are some uses of police dogs.
Police dogs may retire due to old age or other reasons. The retirement process for police dogs includes an annual fitness exam. The dogs that fail the exam or are injured while on duty are declared retired and unfit for duty. Still, they are very much loved and taken care of.
