K9 Shadow

My name is Shadow, and while I might look like a serious professional in my vest, I’m pretty silly most of the time. My partner, Corporal Joshua Doncouse, can attest to that. But, let me tell you—we make one heck of a team.

If you see me on the streets, you’ll recognize my unique prance. You’ll know it when you see it. I call enthusiasm. Some of my colleagues laugh.
I’m also pretty vocal. If there’s a job to be done, you’ll hear me loud and clear because I simply can’t contain my excitement!

One of my proudest moments was when Corporal Josh took me to the bus station to sniff all the luggage. It’s the same game we play all over town. I look for a certain smell and if I find it, I sit and stay, then get a treat. This time, not long after I sat down, sooo many people gathered with all kinds of pets and “good boys”, I knew something was up. Later, they took my picture and I was in the newspaper and all over social media. Corporal Josh says the suitcase that smelled funny had more than 30 pounds of illegal substances inside. (Whatever that is?) It was a lot of fun and the snacks were yummy.

Speaking of snacks, food is my absolute favorite thing in the world, but I have a very sensitive stomach. This leads to some… fragrant experiences in the patrol car. Sorry, Corporal Josh! It’s a good thing he likes riding with the windows down.

Life as a K9 is a lot of fun. My only complaint is that my best friend Maverick can’t come with us every day. Corporal Josh says the police department doesn’t allow cats on patrol. That’s ok. I tell him all about our adventures when I get home.