Retired Paws "Supporting Our Retired Canine Heroes"

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Retired Paws "Supporting Our Retired Canine Heroes" A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting canine heroes. Retired Paws is registered non-profit organization based out of Tucson, Arizona.

Retired Paws is an official 501(c)(3) status and is fully tax exempt. I wanted to create an organization that would benefit retired law enforcement canines in any as many ways as possible. With the help from Chris Dudding, Greg and Marian LaLonde, we have begun this process. My dream is to have the organization be available to help retired law enforcement canines across the country. Hopefully, as time goes on, and we get more support from canine loving people, my dream will become a reality.

“The winds in the east, mist is coming in, like somethin’ is brewin’ and ’bout to begin.” — Mary PoppinsMy name is Arzen...
10/17/2026

“The winds in the east, mist is coming in, like somethin’ is brewin’ and ’bout to begin.” — Mary Poppins

My name is Arzen, and I am a retired U.S. Border Patrol detection and track-and-trail K9. During my seven-year career, I had great success helping keep our country safe, contributing to numerous prosecutions of individuals smuggling illicit contraband. I was a hard-working K9 who loved my job, but I’ve always had a fun-loving side, too!

Like all the greats before me, I am now enjoying the perks of retirement! I am greatly loved by my family, who help me discover new adventures every day. Some of my favorite activities include sunbathing in my yard, soaking up affection from my humans, and, of course, enjoying plenty of pets and treats. One of my biggest adventures so far was taking my very first road trip with my family. It was an absolute blast! Ten out of ten — highly recommend!

Unfortunately, my retirement adventures hit a little bump in the road when I developed a double ear infection and a skin infection. Needless to say, that was NOT a fun time! Thankfully, Retired Paws and generous donors like you helped my family afford the veterinary care I needed to get back to feeling my best and enjoying my retirement to the fullest.

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I think it’s time to see what kind of mischief I can get my humans into. A few treats, some belly rubs, and lots of love sound like the perfect recipe for another great retirement day!

Thank you, Retired Paws supporters, for helping retired K9 heroes like me live our best lives after years of faithful service!

If you would like to help retired law enforcement canines like Arzen please click on the donate button below. Please share Arzen’s story by clicking on the share button. To keep seeing all the wonderful retired law enforcement dogs please follow our site.

Spooky season is just around the corner! My name is Lenny, and I am a retired Office of Field Operations agricultural en...
10/09/2026

Spooky season is just around the corner!

My name is Lenny, and I am a retired Office of Field Operations agricultural enforcement K9. During my working years, I had quite the variety of smells to detect! I approached every day as a new adventure and always gave my best when it was time to work.

Now, I’m learning all about my new routine as a retiree, and I’m discovering there’s a lot to love about this new chapter! Mom says I’m an active, cheerful, and calm guy. I enjoy soaking up the sun, playing with my ball, going for walks and hikes, and spending time outdoors. I’m also learning how to share my space with my canine and feline sisters. Retirement is full of new adventures!

After years of dedicated service, I’ve developed some arthritis and need supplements to help keep me moving and enjoying all the things I love. Thanks to Retired Paws and generous donors like you, my family has a little extra help affording the care I need to keep living my best retired life.

Well, it’s time for me to get outside and soak up some vitamin D in my favorite sunny spot!

If you would like to help retired law enforcement canines like Lenny please click on the donate button below. Please share Lenny’s story by clicking on the share button. To keep seeing all the wonderful retired law enforcement dogs please follow our site.

Hope everyone is enjoying FALL!!! My name is Jimmy, and I am a retired Office of Field Operations detection K9. During m...
09/28/2026

Hope everyone is enjoying FALL!!!

My name is Jimmy, and I am a retired Office of Field Operations detection K9. During my career, I worked very hard helping keep the El Paso and Ysleta Ports of Entry running smoothly and making sure the lawbreakers were kept in check. I took my job very seriously!

When I retired, I moved right into my handler’s house and quickly decided I was now the number one family member. At least, that’s what I told myself!

Retirement is pretty great. I love taking long naps, playing a good game of retrieve, and choosing from all the different toys in my collection. There are just so many toys and so little time!

Recently, my family noticed a firm, bleeding mass under my tail. After a trip to the vet, I needed surgery to be neutered and have three masses removed.

Thanks to Retired Paws and generous donors like YOU, my family has been able to provide me with the medical care I need. Your support helps retired K9s like me get the care they deserve so we can continue living our best retired lives.

I’m now recovering from my procedure and making sure my humans give me plenty of treats, extra attention, and ALL the special care I deserve. After all, I am the number one family member!

If you would like to help retired law enforcement canines like Jimmy please click on the donate button below. Please share Jimmy’s story by clicking on the share button. To keep seeing all the wonderful retired law enforcement dogs please follow our site.

The Queen is here!My name is Suzy, and I am a retired detection and track-and-trail K9 for the U.S. Border Patrol. I wor...
09/22/2026

The Queen is here!

My name is Suzy, and I am a retired detection and track-and-trail K9 for the U.S. Border Patrol. I worked all over the Tucson Sector, where I became known for being not only the prettiest girl around, but also one heck of a badass!

I miss the good ol’ days of patrolling the desert with my mom, but retirement definitely has its perks—like snacks, lots of snacks, and naps!

We still go on long walks, patrolling the neighborhood, but these days I’m not looking for lawbreakers. Instead, I’m on the hunt for lizards! A queen needs hobbies, you know.

These days I also have a new best friend who makes sure I get plenty of belly scratches and is kind enough to share his snacks with me. Now THAT is friendship!

On extra-hot days, you can find me lounging by the pool…in style, of course. One of the best perks of retirement is getting to play with my big brother, Kilo, whenever I want.

Even queens need a little upkeep! Thanks to Retired Paws and generous donors like you, my family has help with the care I need so I can continue living my best retired life.

Now, if you'll excuse me, it is time for this queen to go receive the royal treatment—with treats and a side of extra treats!

If you would like to help retired law enforcement canines like Suzy please click on the donate button below. Please share Suzy’s story by clicking on the share button. To keep seeing all the wonderful retired law enforcement dogs please follow our site.

09/18/2026

A dog who was rescued from the streets of Deming, New Mexico and saved from euthanasia is now living a fulfilling life as a U.S. Border Patrol Critical Incident Response K9. 🔗 ⬇️

Retired Paws is heartbroken to hear of the passing of retired Office of Field Operations detection K9 Maca.Maca was a de...
09/17/2026

Retired Paws is heartbroken to hear of the passing of retired Office of Field Operations detection K9 Maca.

Maca was a dedicated partner throughout her career. She was a highly decorated narcotics detection K9 whose career was defined by tireless service, dedication, and unparalleled success. Her expertise was detection, and she was an exceptional asset in helping remove dangerous substances from the streets and keeping our borders and communities safe.

But Maca was so much more than a working dog. She was her handler’s best friend, constant companion, and trusted partner. Every day, she showed up ready to work with enthusiasm and a relentless work ethic. Her dedication to her job and her partner never wavered.

When retirement finally arrived, Maca was able to slow down and discover a whole new world beyond working. She traded her working days for relaxing, playing, and simply being a loving house dog. After years of faithful service, she had certainly earned the chance to enjoy the good life. Maca was blessed with five wonderful years of retirement.

At Retired Paws, our mission is to ensure that every retired law enforcement K9 has the opportunity to enjoy the happy, healthy retirement they have earned after years of faithful service.

We were honored to have been able to assist Maca and her family financially when she was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy. It was our privilege to stand beside them and help provide support during such a difficult time.

Maca may no longer be by her family’s side, but the paw prints she left behind will never fade. Her years of service, loyalty, and love will always be remembered.

Run free, sweet Maca. Thank you for your service. You were a good girl and a true K9 hero.

Please keep Maca’s family and handler in your thoughts as they grieve the loss of a beloved partner, friend, and family member.

Forever a hero. Forever loved. Forever remembered.

Never Forget! Let’s always remember and honor September 11, 2001, and the brave men and women who served and sacrificed ...
09/12/2026

Never Forget!

Let’s always remember and honor September 11, 2001, and the brave men and women who served and sacrificed that day.

My name is Diva, and I am a retired detection K9 for the U.S. Border Patrol. I proudly served for three years, doing my part to help keep our country safe, until I was medically retired.

Now that I am retired, I am taking full advantage of the good life! I love hanging out with all of my family—both the four-legged and two-legged members. I have also claimed the couch as my personal couch-potato headquarters, where I spend plenty of time enjoying my favorite activity: NAPS!

I also like to bark at Mom. Now that we get to spend so much more time together, I have a lot to tell her! I love to play, too, and I can be VERY loud when I am asking everyone to come play with me. Apparently, subtlety was never one of my specialties!

As a retired law enforcement K9, regular veterinary care is important to help me stay healthy and continue living my best retired life for as long as possible. Thanks to Retired Paws and generous donors like you, my humans are better able to afford the care I need.

Now it’s time for me to go yell at Mom to throw my Kong… followed by a nice, long nap on MY couch.

Thank you for remembering our heroes—both human and K9.

If you would like to help retired law enforcement canines like Diva please click on the donate button below. Please share Diva’s story by clicking on the share button. To keep seeing all the wonderful retired law enforcement dogs please follow our site.

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09/05/2026

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🇺🇸🐾 Happy Labor Day!!! 🐾🇺🇸My name is Dini, and I am a retired U.S. Border Patrol detection K9. During my time in service...
09/05/2026

🇺🇸🐾 Happy Labor Day!!! 🐾🇺🇸

My name is Dini, and I am a retired U.S. Border Patrol detection K9. During my time in service, I worked hard detecting illegal narcotics and doing my part to help keep our communities safe. I gave my all until I ruptured a disk in my spine, requiring spinal implants and ultimately leading to my retirement.

Now I am living my best retired life with my handler! I still make sure he knows that I am ready to go to workwhenever he is leaving the house. After all, just because I’m retired doesn’t mean I have forgotten what “going to work” means! But I am slowly learning to embrace this laid-back retirement thing. These days, I am perfectly content lounging around the house and waiting for my handler to return.

Retirement has also introduced me to some very important things I didn’t have time for during my working days… SQUEAKY TOYS AND TREATS! I have my very own toy box, and I have discovered that chicken jerky snacks are absolutely delicious. I have also learned that long naps on the couch are some of the best naps a retired K9 can take.

Recently, my family learned that I have a brain tumor at the base of my skull in my nasal cavity. I am currently undergoing treatment to help me fight this tumor and hopefully live as long and happy a life as possible.

Thanks to generous donors like you and Retired Paws, my family is better able to afford the care I need to fight this life-threatening disease. My dad always tells me that I performed well while I was on duty, and now it’s his turn to fight for me.

So, I think I have earned another chicken jerky snack for all my hard work, don’t you?

Time to turn on the puppy-dog eyes…

And then, of course, it will be straight to the couch for a nice, long retirement nap.

If you would like to help retired law enforcement canines like Dini please click on the donate button below. Please share Dini’s story by clicking on the share button. To keep seeing all the wonderful retired law enforcement dogs please follow our site.

Happy beginning of September! My name is Deny, and I am a retired Office of Field Operations K9. During my working days,...
08/29/2026

Happy beginning of September!

My name is Deny, and I am a retired Office of Field Operations K9. During my working days, I served as a narcotics detection K9, putting my nose to work and doing my part to help keep our country safe.

Now that I’m retired, I’ve traded working hard for living the good life! Much like my buddy Mookie, I get to spend my retirement with a loving family who stepped up to take me in when my handler could not. And let me tell you… I think I hit the retirement jackpot!

These days, my important duties include patrolling the yard, keeping a close eye on the humans, taking plenty of naps, and making sure my toys get the attention they deserve. Honestly, retirement is hard work!

Recently, I needed surgery, and thanks to the generosity of donors like you and Retired Paws, my family was better able to afford the care I needed. Because of your support, I can continue enjoying all the things that make retirement so wonderful.

I am one very lucky guy to have found such a loving family—and to have so many generous people cheering me on and helping take care of retired K9s like me. Thank you for helping us live our best retirement lives!

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some very important business to attend to…

The yard needs patrolling, the couch needs napping, and I’m pretty sure the humans have a treat or two with my name on it!

If you would like to help retired law enforcement canines like Deny please click on the donate button below. Please share Deny’s story by clicking on the share button. To keep seeing all the wonderful retired law enforcement dogs please follow our site.

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