The Pasco Sheriff’s Office (PSO) announced the retirement of two of its K-9s — Brasko and Dobies — after their years of dedicated service to the county’s citizens.
K-9 Brasko, a German shepherd, has served Pasco County since May 2015. He was certified in both patrol work and narcotics detection, successfully keeping narcotics off Pasco streets, as well as locating those who were missing and apprehending dangerous suspects.
In both 2015 and 2017, the canine earned first place over 100 dogs in a narcotics detection competition. In retirement, he will remain with his partner, Dep. Adam Tellier, and Tellier’s current K9 partner, Flash.
K-9 Dobies, a labrador retriever born in Hungary, was certified in narcotics detection and began serving Pasco County in 2016, making him the PSO’s oldest serving K-9 at the time of his retirement.
The retriever served in many units throughout his career, including the School Resource unit, where he made frequent visits to schools throughout the county. He also served in the Community Engagement unit.
K-9 Dobies will continue to live in his retirement with his partner, Cpl. Christina Demas, and Dema’s current partner, Knox.
