Overview
- Thin Blue Paw Foundation announced the fundraiser Tuesday and paid the upfront vet bills, with each operation expected to cost more than £2,500.
- Kenai, seven, fractured his elbow during a game of fetch on Saturday, had specialist surgery Monday, and is now recovering at home with his owners.
- Miki, six, retired early with spine and hip disease and is scheduled for TPLO knee surgery Friday after a second cruciate ligament tear.
- Both dogs were sent to Pennine Veterinary Referrals in Richmond for specialist care as the charity seeks about £5,000 to recoup the costs.
- The charity supports more than 180 retired police dogs across the UK and is campaigning for pensions so adopters are not left with large medical bills.