Handler – Cst. Kevin Morgan
Retired Police Dog, Rugger, Passes Away at 11
It is with great sadness that we advise on the passing of (Retired) PSD (Police Service Dog) “Rugger.” Rugger retired from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary’s Police Dog Services 3 years ago today, on August 9, 2013 for health reasons. Rugger was adopted by a loving family on the province’s west coast who made sure Rugger lived out his final years in pure happiness. Rugger, undoubtedly, saved dozens of lost people, made sure buildings were safe, found illegal drugs and helped arrest hundreds of ‘bad guys,’ and was Cst. Kevin Morgan’s partner and best friend for years. The specialized skills that Rugger possessed as a general duty PSD contributed greatly to us keeping the people of Newfoundland and Labrador safe every day. Rugger put his life on the line every day for Kevin, his fellow officers and the whole community. Dogs do not have the ability to appreciate the danger of every situation they encounter like a human would so he faced danger bravely. Rugger, you will forever be a hero to us. Rest in peace big guy.