Mr. Warner spent 8 years serving and protecting as a police K9. Now he needs your help! Mr. Warner retired in December of 2021, and since that time, his health has been declining. Mr. Warner developed a large hematoma on his back right hip after falling on ice in January of 2022 while on his daily walk. He has had numerous emergency and veterinary visits in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Upon discovering the hematoma, his treatment began with a veterinary visit, resulting in his first aspiration round ($150.00).

After a few weeks, the hematoma swelled so severely that he could not defecate or walk. There was only 1 emergency clinic open on a Saturday afternoon in Windsor, Connecticut. Mr. Warner underwent radiographs, blood draws, ultrasound, and 2 additional aspirations during the visit ($1,019.50).

The Veterinarian diagnosed Mr. Warner with a possible perianal hernia vs. anal sac tumor/abscess vs. other cyst. She then suggested a consultation for surgical intervention. While waiting for the consultation appointment, the hematoma grew and hardened, causing pain and discomfort to Mr. Warner. On February 23, 2022, Mr. Warner was seen at the Veterinary Center in Windsor, Connecticut for his surgical consultation. During that visit, he underwent another aspiration and medical treatment. The Dr. recommended that he undergo a CT Scan under anesthesia and tissue biopsy ($2,233.04).

Due to Mr. Warner's age and the location of the hematoma, there is a greater risk associated with the surgery. Some of the surgical risks involve loss of bowel function and paralysis. Although this was a tough decision to make, we want Mr. Warner to have a chance at a comfortable retirement and enjoy his time with our family. Therefore, we have scheduled his exploratory surgery to remove the tumor for March 28, 2022 in Sturbridge, MA ($2,500-$3,500.00).

Although our family has paid as much as we could, we are at a point, unfortunately, where we need to ask for your help! Mr. Warner means the world to our family and friends, and we agreed to do everything we could to keep him with us. Mr. Warner has given so much of himself, serving as a K9 Officer, and now we need to do the same for him.

Some of Mr. Warner's accomplishments include, but are not limited to:

December 2021 – K9 Mr. Warner alerts officers to a firearm and hiding suspect in a Lowell Street apartment after the suspect pointed a gun at an officer

August 2020 – Officer Blair and K9 Mr. Warner assisted the Agawam Police Department during a narcotics investigation that resulted in Mr. Warner locating a large amount of drugs. The previous day Mr. Warner assisted the Wilbraham Police Department in locating a missing elderly man.

February 2020 – Mr. Warner assisted in getting a suspect who was believed to be armed to comply with officers’ orders to show his hands. After the suspect was taken into custody, Mr. Warner tracked and located the firearm involved in the incident.

October 2019 – Mr. Warner successfully tracked two armed robbery suspects, leading officers to arrest the suspects in Ludlow. Multiple armed robberies occurred in both Springfield and Ludlow prior to the arrests being made.

June 2019 – Officer Blair and Mr. Warner received the North American Police Dog Association’s Outstanding Service Award for their role in two incidents in November 2018 leading to the arrests of four individuals and the seizure of an illegal firearm and BB gun.

Mr. Warner has received numerous letters of recognition for his assistance from surrounding towns. He's responsible for hundreds of arrests for narcotics and patrol work.

Mr. Warner received his unique name through an essay contest at Warner Elementary School in Springfield, Massachusetts.

In closing, we are grateful for any donations received to assist us in paying for Mr. Warner's care.