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The Newscaster - Nature Coast News
Kane, retired CCSO K9, dies at age12
Pet Patrol
It’s funny how a handler and a
with more than 1,500 drug searches which
dog become like each other. Sergeant Ryan
led to 459 arrests. “He served our commu-
Glaze and his K9 Kane were more than just
nity well,”
alike – they were both Alpha Dogs. “We
Lieutenant Ricky Grant said. When
even slept the same. He always drove me to
a situation turned dangerous, Kane was al-
do my best”. Kane, a German shepherd that
ways there to bail his partner out. “Many
served as a K9
times when
Officer for the Citrus County Sher-
I’ve been on the ground and I’ve
iff s Office for seven years, died on June 1
had to pop the door - he rescued me,” shares
with his partner, Sergeant Ryan Glaze by his
Glaze.
side.
Kane was always energetic and
Kane, who retired in 2008, was
ready to go. He made numerous appearanc-
just 12 years old and died of previous medi-
es to schools and community events. “He
“Bandit, a 4 yo n.m, housebroken,
cal conditions. Kane was Glaze s first K9
loved showing off his skills”, Glaze said.
Beagle, has a perfectly sweet disposition,
and they learned the ropes together. “He
Kane participated in 69 K9 demonstrations
well mannered, Bandit is housebroken and
was truly an Alpha dog and a great partner,”
over his career. Awards for Kane included
crate trained. For information, call Cliff at
Glaze said as he described the relationship
the Citrus County
352-628-0025, corrected #.
they shared. “He was a very personable dog;
Sheriff s Office K9 Commenda-
A Humane Society of CENTRAL
you could tell he had a lot of character.”
tion Award in 2005, the Citrus County Teen
FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. does home vis-
From 2002 to 2008, Kane handled
Court Leadership Award in 2006 and the
d
e
dopt
its prior to adoptions, so only adopt to the
numerous K-9 related calls for service,
VFW Officer of the year award 2007-2008.
A
Citrus County and adjoining county areas.
leading to multiple arrests. He helped track
When asked the one thing he’ll
See our shih Tzu, Chihuahua, etc, at our
suspects, lost children and adults. In fact,
remember of his partner - Glaze said “He
WEEKLY SATURDAY Adoption Events
he found 102 suspects and missing persons
“Gemmie, an adorable little s.f, 16 month
loved the job, unconditional love.”
at Pet Supermarket, Inverness,10-12 PM.
during his career. The multi-talented dog
old Shih Tzu, tan and black, housebroken,
K9 Stats from the Citrus County
If you must give up your little dog phone
had a knack for all kinds of law enforcement
loves all, enjoys snuggles and play. She will
Sheriff s Office: CCSO has nine K9 officers
527.9050, leave your name, number.
operations, Glaze said, using his nose to
be at our Saturday adoptions, with foster
including 8 dual-purpose service dogs and
mom Jackie. A Humane Society of CEN- Citrus County Animal Services ‘Shot/
track and sometimes actually taking down
one drug dog. The majority of K9 officers
suspects himself.
TRAL FLORIDA Pet Rescue, Inc. does Test Clinic’ Thursday by appointment
serve for five to seven years.
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Kane was also a great drug dog
home visits prior to adoptions, therefore,
Citrus County Animal Services
we only adopt to the Citrusn News and the Nature Coast
Hometow County for ad-  now offers yearly vaccinations, heartworm
dverjosnng at Reasonable Rates forand oth- NE Citrus & microchips for your pets. No
ti i iing county areas. See this dog S Levy, testing and SW Marion Counties
ers at our SATURDAY Adoption Events,  appointment is required for microchipping,
5093 S. Orwell Pt., Homosassa, Florida 34446
Phone: (352) 489-4588  Fax: (727) 362-4788
at Pet Supermarket, Inverness, 10-12 PM.  which can be done at the shelter any time
If you ail, Tom Russell, Publisher: thenewscaster1@gmail.com hours, Tuesday
Em must give up your little dog phone  during regular business
527.9050.” Foster Russell,Jackie anddebbienewscaster@gmail.com until 4:00 p.m.
Email, Debbie parents, Editor:  Roy
through Saturday, 10:00 a.m.
aster.com •her to a lady in Citrus Hills. Hooray
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adopted
The shelter is closed on Sundays & Mon-
for the little Gem!
days. Call 352-746-8400.
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Sergeant Ryan Glaze and his K9 Kane
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