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'My retired hero police dog deserves a pension'

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Each year 50 to 70 dogs retire and are adopted by members of the public or their former handler.

They often come with complicated medical needs, such as chronic health issues and injuries from their service.

Charity Thin Blue Paw has called for a pension to help pay for vet costs.

It estimates that adopting a retired police dog costs an average of 3,000 more a year compared with taking on an equivalent dog.