Newberry police K-9 dog undergoes surgery

What a beautiful animal. Hope he makes a full and speedy recovery! It’s wonderful to see all the donations they’ve received, too.

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UPDATE

Newberry Township Police have received enough in donations to pay for Logan’s surgery.

“The response has been amazing and we are currently able to pay for the dog’s medical expenses and are in the rare situation of having to turn down donations to take care of the costs,” Chief John Snyder wrote in a news release.

Additional money will go toward the K-9 program. Logan is recovering well and should be back with his handler soon.

FULL STORY

Throughout the day Wednesday, police officers spilled into the Newberry Township station asking how surgery went for one of their downed comrades.

Logan, the department’s K-9 dog of three years, is recovering from emergency surgery for an acute gastric distortion — his stomach turned and twisted.

The German Shepherd dog is listed in stable condition, said Newberry Township Police Chief John Snyder.

“They are saying it looks promising, but I don’t know for sure,” Snyder said.

Logan is known throughout the county. He has gone on calls to search for bombs in schools, search for lost children and as a loyal protector of police on security details.

He has been used in presidential details on George Bush’s visits to York County.

Around the station, Logan is considered a loyal friend, a member of the department and comrade, Snyder said.

“He is one of us,” Snyder said.

The cost of the surgery has also rocked the police department. Snyder said he did not have the estimated

$3,000 budgeted for the unexpected expense. The costs for the K-9 program are not part of the budget, with all training and medical costs covered by fundraisers and donations.Already, he said, he is getting some donations to help defray the costs and is asking the community for some help.

Logan is being monitored for post operative complications at the Animal Emergency and Referral Center of York, 1640 S. Queen St., according to practice manager Katina Palm.

She said Dr. Shaka Monroe operated on him this week and corrected the problem, and so far he’s doing well. Palm said he should be able to go home today.

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