K9 Lor, featured on ‘LivePD,’ is given a 50 percent chance to live following surgery
Police K9s are a popular addition to any department. The other officers that they work with value their contributions to their department. Also, their unwavering loyalty means that officers can count on K9 un its to perform regardless of the situation. One K9 named Lor had become popular across the country after appearing on the TV show “LivePD.”
The popular K9 has to undergo surgery
His fans were shocked and worried to learn that the K9 had to have surgery recently. Surgery which currently threatens his life as he struggles to recover. Vets at the University of Missouri Veterinary School of Medicine released a statement that Lor only had a 50 percent chance of surviving the surgery.
“On Monday, January 6th, retired Greene County K9, Lor, was taken to University of Missouri Veterinary School of Medicine with pneumonia and a possible tumor that possibly ruptured his small intestine,” the Department posted.
“Lor underwent surgery and at one point [was]given a less than 50% chance of surviving. As of 5 pm this evening, Lor is out of surgery, awake and doing ok. Doctors state at this time, Lor has a 50% chance of survival and will remain in Veterinary care for a week.”
Lor and his handler recently retired
Both Lor and his handler, James Craigmyle, had recently retired from police work after spending their career with the Greene County Sheriff’s Office in Springfield, Missouri. During his time with the department, Lor had been deployed around 2,000 times, a department spokesperson said.
Lor had an excellent service record
According to a news release, Lor was praised for his ability to track and trail suspects and missing individuals, as well as evidence vital to solving investigations. His presence also helped to reduce the likelihood that his fellow human officers and members of the public were to suffer injury.
Project K9 Hero offers to pay for Lor’s medical costs associated with his surgery
National K9 outreach program, Project K9 Hero, has agreed to pay for Lor’s medical costs. A non-profit organization, Project K9 Hero works to help pay the vet bills of military and other types of working dogs.
“K9 Lor is in a fight for his life right now. He’s such a good boy and we’re all hopeful,” said Deputy Tim Haynes, who works with the department.
More about Project K9 Hero
In addition to paying the medical bills of Military Working Dogs and K9 officers, Project K9 Hero also seeks to educate the public on the costs associated with and the responsibilities of adopting a retired K9. To help lessen the financial costs of adopting a retired K9, Project K9 Hero also covers the cost of food for the K9 and pays to ship it to their new home.
K9s chosen to receive help from the organization are selected by the current board members. Before selection, the K9s owner must submit an application containing the dog’s career bio and several photos of the dog, both on the job and at home. Here is a video with more photos of K9 Lor and his handler.
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