Rip Police Dog Rumble

[spikey]

Not my own dog obviously, but to those of us who live in Perth, we always felt Rumble was OUR dog. He and his handler patrolled our streets and protected us from harm for 6 years - Rumble almost lost his life more than once in the line of duty but always fought his way back not only to the land of the living, but back on to the beat where he continued to chase down the bad guys. As Perth DOLers would know, Rumble was recently struck down by a serious "mystery" illness, which was eventually diagnosed as meningitis. Valiant Rumble wasn't giving in without a fight and made it through, finally going home last week to start enjoying a well-earned retirement with his handler and family. Tragically, it wasn't to be - Rumble couldn't win this final battle and sadly succumbed to his illness today.

RIP PD Rumble, our brave, brave boy. Sleep in peace, you've earned it.

[Jemmy]

I've been following his story, beautiful boy that he was. RIP Rumble, you've earned it.

[Boronia]

and Xero as well,

just awfully sad

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Goodbye to retired PD Xero: partner, defender and friend

QPS Media on Oct 26, 2015 @ 8:57am

Our thoughts are with Senior Constable McLeod and his family after their good mate Retired Police Dog Xero passed away unexpectedly last night.

Retired Police Dog Xero was born in 2006 to legendary PD Ike. Xero was sworn into service in May 2008 and worked alongside his brother PD Vice in Toowoomba. He has served Toowoomba and Brisbane Dog Squads as a general purpose dog for seven years. He was also qualified as a Special Emergency Response Team dog.

Retired PD Xero made headlines in 2009 when an offender picked Senior Constable McLeod's house to break into. After Senior Constable McLeod and Xero tracked the offender, he was charged with entering a dwelling with intent, unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and stealing.

PD Xero retired after G20 in 2014 and was living at home with Chad, his family and two operational police dogs, PD Prue and PD Maui. His last gift to the QPS was the 2016 QPS Dog Squad calendar, getting photos with Prue and Maui, showing them both how it's done. Xero was a legendary dog and much more than just a partner. He had an incredible career and was loyal and loving. He will be sorely missed.

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• Starting the job in Toowoomba. Photo: Courier Mail/Kevin Farmer

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• Senior Constable McLeod and PD Xero

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• Xero, Prue and Maui
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• Xero and Maui

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• Xero serving during G20

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