To Protect, Serve, and Love
Introduction: Meet one of America's finest.
Name: K-9 Dunna
Date of Birth: 1/3/99
Country of Origin: Rinchnach, Germany
Breed: German Shepherd
Job description: Patrol Dog (Narcotics, Tracking, Building Search, Handler Protection)
Career highlights:
- 2002--Tracked down 2 male subjects after they broke into a marina
- 2002--During a routine traffic stop: Located plastic film canister wrapped with tape under a seat containing several packets of Crystal Meth, street value $500-800
- 2003--Located 22.3 pounds of Marijuana at a home just 3 houses from an elementary school
Community service: Attendance and demonstrations at many events and fund raisers for organizations such as: Humane society, Elementary schools, 4-H club, Union city rotary club, Branch county career center criminal justice program, Coldwarter Kiwanis club, Girl scouts Wal-mart, Sturgis Kennel club. Dunna also participates in local parades…in full uniform.
Hobbies: Going for walks
Favorite Toy: Tennis Ball
Date retired: August 28, 2008
Current Status: Retired, Dunna was diagnosed with cancer September of 2008 and is currently undergoing treatments for her cancer. After fighting crime for years, making the world as little bit safer, she is now fighting her own battle. Dunna’s treatment to date has been made possible with the dedication of her loving owners and generous contributions made to her ‘health fund’ by some of the organizations she has helped in the past, as well as some very kind donations by others touched by her story. For more information on Dunna or to add your support, Dunna’s owners can be contacted at k9dunna@yahoo.com. Dunna is a truly remarkable dog.
--Dr. Hamilton
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Dr. Hamilton is an oncology resident at Michigan State's Animal Cancer Care Clinic and a regular contributor to Wag Reflex.
Helmut K Hammermeister on March 23, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Thank you for the blog i love these dogs and your blog confirms my love for these loyal animals, thanks again.
Branch County Citizen on March 24, 2009 at 07:55 AM
I personally know Dunna and she is an amazing dog. She is doing very well with treatment and I think the whole community is pulling for a full recovery. Thank you MSU Staff for all you have done for Dunna.
Mano on March 24, 2009 at 10:45 AM
I love dogs... Not mine but other's
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joesen on December 24, 2010 at 10:29 PM
2002--Tracked down 2 male subjects after they broke into a marina