London Retired Police Dogs Trust
lrpduk.bsky.social
London Retired Police Dogs Trust
@lrpduk.bsky.social
Supporting the welfare of London’s retired police and fire service dogs
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And so it begins! 🌧️ ( x 100,000,000!)
November 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
November is here🍁 and so is RPD Abby!

A passive search dog, Abby’s role was to scan people at transport hubs helping identify people carrying drugs & disrupting county lines movements across the country

Now retired, Abby loves nothing more than long countryside walks!

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November 1, 2025 at 2:29 PM
It is with the heaviest of hearts we share the news of the passing of RPD Izzy 😔

Sadly, Izzy developed a tumour behind her left eye which was inoperable. She was the most beautiful companion & her final resting place will be along RPD Monty who was her absolute bestie 💔

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October 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
Happy international dog day, and a special happy birthday to RPD Ursa who turns 10 today! 🥳

We wish you a long and healthy retirement 🙌🏻

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August 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Happy August bank holiday all! ☀️

All those working, four legged and two, please stay safe 🙏🏻

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August 25, 2025 at 10:42 AM
July was another big month for @lrpduk.bsky.social with 14 applications received, totalling over £11,000

We are proud to have supported each application in full, ensuring the likes of RPD’s Rusty, Alfie, Jerry, Lacey, Ronnie & others receive the treatment & medication they deserve

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August 19, 2025 at 1:54 PM
It’s August, it’s the summer holidays & it’s raining! But we don’t care as we turn our calendars to see the wonderful RPD Paddy who’s no stranger to water!

Paddy, a retired 🧨 detection dog spent the day at the @MetTaskforce headquarters visiting the marine policing unit
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August 1, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Stitch has officially joined the RPD Club! 🤗

After dedicating his life to serving the communities of London, Stitch retires to his handler for a life by the sea, his owner safe in the knowledge @lrpduk.bsky.social will be there to support him if and when needed.

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July 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
A sad day as we learn of the passing of RPD Buster, one of our calendar dogs this month 😔

He worked as an explosive search dog protecting iconic site across London Heathrow & Ciry airport
He worked for 6 years, retiring early due to elbow dysplasia & intervertebral disc disease
July 10, 2025 at 6:09 AM
It’s July! The summer ☀️ has arrived & we are basking in a mini heatwave and unlike the picture, there’s not a cloud in the sky!

RPD’s Buster and Roman went on a day trip to @londoncityair.bsky.social where they spent the day airside with officers from @metpolice.bsky.social SO18 department

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July 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Happy 12th birthday to Rusty!

Rusty retired after working 9 years as a🔫 💰 & 💊 detection dog across the London

He’s gone deaf, has a dodgy eye, a heart murmur and his back leg gets stuck if he lifts it too high… but he’s still enjoying his retirement to the max! 🙌🏻

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June 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Never off duty, retired or not.

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June 13, 2025 at 5:05 AM
It’s time to fly in to June everyone! ☀️

RPD Riley had an amazing day with old friends from the 🚁 for our calendar photo shoot!

Like cheese and pickle, the dog section and NPAS work hand in hand to provide services to other units in London to locate people!

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June 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Some terribly sad news reaching us here at @lrpduk.bsky.social as we learn RPD Zebo has gained his rainbow wings💔

A GP & public order support dog, Zebo saw everything in his 9 year career working in South London until he retired to his handler, who is in our thoughts at this sad time

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May 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
April saw us make pay awards totalling over £10,000 for the fourth month in a row

From RPD Jerry’s repeat medication, to exploratory tests for Ronnie to life saving treatment for Ellie. These are just some of the applications we have managed to cover the cost of in full

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May 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
OH MY DOG! @lrpduk.bsky.social feature as special guests on the latest “Oh My Dog” podcast, with Seann Walsh and Jack Dee 🤗

A great podcast about all things dogs! Click the link to download it from Spotify or grab it from your usual podcast store! Enjoy! 🙌🏻

open.spotify.com/episode/1J3e...

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S3 EP33: Amanda Georgoui - Retired Police Dogs
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May 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Wishing our wonderful ambassador Diana Binks a very happy birthday today! 🥳

Thank you for being a part of the @lrpduk.bsky.social team and all that you do for us 😌

Enjoy the sunshine and celebrations 🎂 🍾

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May 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
May has arrived, although it’s felt like August of late! ☀️
May is all about RPD Ivy, a retired 🧨 detection dog who worked tirelessly throughout her career protecting the communities and visitors to London.

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May 1, 2025 at 6:36 AM
Last weekend, 9 runners took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise money for @lrpduk.bsky.social

The total amount raised was £5,918! Thank you to everyone who donated and came along to cheer our ‘athletes’ along! 👏🏻

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April 13, 2025 at 12:23 PM
We are sad to share the news that RPD Fizz has crossed the rainbow bridge 😔

Fizz worked in North West London as a GP, public order & firearms support dog. Giving 9 years of dedicated service she retired to her handler with hopes of many happy beach walks and holidays
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April 12, 2025 at 12:44 PM
An astonishing first quarter for us at @lrpduk.bsky.social with March making it a hat trick of months where we’ve paid out over 10k each month.

March is our biggest supporting month to-date, paying out almost £15,000 in support of RPD’s.
April 9, 2025 at 12:35 PM
An amazing day was had by our participants taking part in the @LLHalf 🙌🏻

The ☀️ was shining, the crowds were out & so far, our amazing runners have raised over £5,000 for @lrpduk.bsky.social 🥳

Thank you to all our runners & all those who have sponsored them. It means so much to us

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April 6, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Our last fundraising page belongs to Matt, who has a history of caring for police dogs in his family

You can read his bio below and why he is running tomorrow in aid of @lrpduk.bsky.social

Please consider a donation to help them around the course tomorrow

www.justgiving.com/page/matthew...

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Matthew's fundraiser for London Retired Police Dogs Trust
Help Matthew Witcomb raise money to support London Retired Police Dogs Trust
www.justgiving.com
April 5, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Everyone, meet Cassius! 🥰

He recently retired as a GP dog after 8 years of service

Now, his owner is supporting @lrpduk.bsky.social by running the London Landmarks Half Marathon 🙌🏻

Please click on the link below and donate if you can 🙏🏻

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www.justgiving.com/page/clare-m...
April 4, 2025 at 5:51 AM
RPD Yara’s owner is running the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise funds for @lrpduk.bsky.social to do her bit to help a charity that cares for so many of Yara’s retired friends

Please help support the work that we do by clicking on the link below ⬇️

www.justgiving.com/page/nicola-...

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Nicky’s fundraiser for London Retired Police Dogs Trust
Help Nicola Day raise money to support London Retired Police Dogs Trust
www.justgiving.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:51 AM