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Handler: Officer Adam Ziegler
Retired K-9 Aron of Deptford Twp. Police Department recently had to undergo an extensive surgery to at University of Pennsylvania Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital. The surgery related to two large masses found in his abdomen and went well. The PD has a plan that covered much of the cost and Deptford Twp. has agreed to help out with an additional $1,000.00 but Adam Ziegler and his wife are left with $3600.00 to pay out of pocket as Aron is retired and now is their responsiblity. The Deptford K-9 Association has set up a GO FUND ME ACCOUNT to help raise the funds to pay for Aron’s surgery. Below is the Link feel free to share it.
http://www.gofundme.com/deptfordk9assoc
The GCPK9A
This link, others can help with expenses for retired police & military K9’S. https://www.rimadylk9courage.com/ More about Deptford Twp PD K9 unitThe Deptford Township Police Department K-9 Unit has been serving the community since 1972. The unit was disbanded in the late 80’s and reestablished in 1993 when Retired Lieutenant Robert Bott and K-9 Bubba trained for narcotics detection. Soon thereafter Patrolman Kevin Pancoast, now Detective Lieutenant, and K-9 Rookie along with Patrolman John Senick, now Detective Corporal, and K-9 Bear trained and were assigned to Patrol Division.
The unit currently consists of a Unit Commander, Supervisor and three handlers assigned to three canines. Patrolman Michael Divito and K-9 Rocco are trained for patrol and narcotics detection. Patrol Adam Ziegler and K-9 Aron are trained for patrol and explosives detection. Patrolman Ziegler is currently in training with an additional canine, K-9 Titan, along with Patrolman Michael Tirado and K-9 Rebel at John “Sonny” Burke Police Canine Academy in Atlantic County. The K-9 Officers are extremely committed to making Deptford Township the safest community in the county. They dedicate a great deal of personal time to their duties as K-9 officers as they attend various educational and community sponsored events as well ascaring for their K-9 partners. They are available and always willing to serve not only Deptford Township but other communities in our county region.
