Pawsome Pensions

Pawsome Pensions  is a registered charity that has been set up to help support retired Police Dogs from Devon, Dorset and Cornwall Police services and Fire dogs from Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Services.

They are incredibly fortunate that their Police dogs receive a one off payment from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner when they retire, but as you can imagine this doesn’t last long.
It is Pawsome Pensions intention to enhance this generous donation and raise money to ensure their dogs receive the best Veterinary care possible, ensuring they have an excellent quality of life in their retirement years by helping towards their veterinary care and any treatment they need. It is the least they can do for the years spent working for the Police and Fire Services.
A working Police or Fire dog can serve many years, providing an invaluable service to the communities they work in and the officers they work with.
When the dogs retire the handler or the new adopter take on the full responsibility for that dog and all the financial commitments of caring for a retired working dog.

Most dogs will retire at the end of their service, however some retire early due to illness or injury. Seeking insurance for veterinary care of a retired Police or Fire dog is possible but it can be  difficult. 

Due to their jobs and their age at retirement insurance comes at a premium price and doesn’t cover any pre-existing injuries.

Pawsome Pensions attend various events over the year in the Southwest fundraising and promoting Animal welfare. They do this by engaging and informing the public of the work they are doing to provide assistance to the Police and Fire dogs.

They also inform the public of the working life of a Police or Fire dog, by engaging with them and explaining the role played by the dogs. At some events they also provide a Police dog display.

More about Pawsome Pensions
Website: www.pawsomepensions.org.uk 
Tel: 07310047068

One of the retired dogs that is happy Pawsome Pensions is there in case he needs them.
Blitz
Blitz was a General Purpose Police dog trained to search, track and detain people.
Blitz worked in Plymouth for most of his career, during the latter part of his service he worked with his handler in the training school teaching pups the skills they need to be excellent police dogs! Blitz was retired to his handler and is spending his retirement sitting in the sun and barking at the postman.
His favourite toy is his rubber ball and his favourite treat is a cocktail sausage.