After seven years on the force, Police Service Dog Griffin is retiring.
That's 44 in dog years; at just over eight years old he's retiring from the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) at about 51 years old.
"Let’s wish PSD Griffin a wonderful retirement. Thank you Griffin for serving the citizens of Vancouver, watching your dad's back and of course always being available for the best belly rubs!" says the VPD's canine unit on Twitter.
Born in Saskatchewan Feb. 6, 2014, Griffin the German shepherd came from a family of police dogs, according to his official VPD bio. He was raised to be a police dog and certified in 2015.
"Griffin is a very social dog, who loves to go to work and search for criminals. He also loves playing tug-of-war with his toys," states his bio.
This past weekend the last shift Griffin had with his trainer, Cst. Geoff Goodall.
"All the best to our trainer Cst. Geoff Goodall who was recently promoted to Sgt. and PSD Griffin on their last shift. Both will be transitioning to “inside time,” one at a desk and the other to a Costco bed!" says the VPD's canine unit on Twitter.
