The police not only rely on manpower, but on dog power as well, especially when it comes to cases that require their skills, like in drug trafficking and weapons distribution. A police dog is not just a co-worker for the officer who is assigned with one; the dog is family, and one of the most painful experiences in life is losing a family member.
For Malaysian police officer Patrick Sandai, saying goodbye to his ageing K9 partner Tho couldn't get anymore difficult and heart-wrenching.
"I’ve lost my first colleague," says Sandai.
On September 19, 2020, Tho passed away due to complications associated with old age, at twelve years and eight months.
Tho knew when Sandai wasn’t having a great day, and he would rub against the legs of his human partner. Tho was a testament that a dog is indeed a man’s best friend.
Learn more about Tho’s life over at Mashable.
Rest in peace, doggo.
(Image Credit: New Straits Times/ Bernama/ Mashable)