Ailing Police Dog Receives Grand Send-Off Before Euthanization

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Before being euthanized, an 11-year-old retired police dog in Connecticut was honored with one last ride.

Police officers and residents of Ridgefield, Connecticut gathered on Wednesday, April 15th to honor an ailing police dog with a grand procession. 

The 11-year-old German Shepherd, Zeus served as a K-9 officer on the force for eight years.  

He was forced to retire on May 20th, 2014 due to his health declining from severe degenerative hip disorder. 

Throughout his career, Zeus assisted in over 

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