GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Grand Rapids cops dog ‘Dozer,’ seriously hurt in an Aug. 4 cruiser crash, is beginning physical treatment and revealing little indications of enhancement.
The crash left Dozer with paralysis in his hind legs, however vets have actually informed cops that his spine is undamaged.
In a Monday, Aug. 14 Facebook post, Grand Rapids cops said Dozer was launched from an animal healthcare facility recently and is recuperating at the home of his handler, Officer Teddy Vanvliet.
According to the post, Dozer is revealing “small but incremental progress in his left hind leg.”
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“He has a long way to go, but we are encouraged that, mentally, he seems to be getting back to his usual happy and high-spirited self,” the post read.
Dozer was hurt about 3 a.m. Aug. 4 as Vanvliet was headed to a robbery in development. An SUV struck his cruiser broadside at Hall Street and Madison Avenue SE. Five individuals in the SUV leapt out of the vehicle and left on foot.
Grand Rapids cops said they value the ongoing assistance for Dozer.
Police likewise said they know charity events not associated with Grand Rapids Police or the Grand Rapids Police Foundation.
Grand Rapids cops recommend making contributions to the department’s K9 program at https://www.grpolicefoundation.com/support-giving.
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