A Career Shift, but Still One with Great Purpose.
Last week, members from Dog Squad gathered to farewell Police Dog (PD) Trainee, Nala, who has started a new career as a Police Assistance Dog (PAD).
Nala was born in September 2023 and at just 8 weeks of age, commenced her intensive PD training regime. Due to a minor medical condition, Nala was unable to graduate.
Though given her loving temperament and social nature, it only made sense to donate Nala to Protecting the Protectors Purposeful Placement Program, a program in partnership with the Victoria Police Dog Squad which places dogs such as Nala as a companion to retired Police and PSO Veterans who require emotional support.
It was through this program that Nala found her forever family in retired Detective Sergeant Peter Bellion.It’s said it was love at first sight.
We want to wish all the best to Peter and his family, and of course, to Nala as she supports Peter during retirement.
Originally published on the Victoria Police Facebook page.
