11/07/2026
How can a dog be brave enough to face knives, beatings, and years of danger to protect the public… yet still be left without guaranteed support once their service ends? 💔🐾
This is Quantum — a German Shepherd who spent six years with Nottinghamshire Police, helping secure over 250 arrests and taking violent offenders off the streets.
He was stabbed tackling a machete‑wielding suspect. He was hit over the head with a plank of wood while detaining another violent offender. And every time, he got back up and carried on doing the job he was trained to do.
Loyal. Fearless. Dependable.
Now retired, Quantum is suffering with a broken tooth linked to his service, plus painful joint and mobility issues. His vet care has already reached around £10,000, with charities stepping in to help.
And here’s what many people don’t realise:
When a police dog retires, their vet bills become the responsibility of their new owner or former handler — even when the injuries are a direct result of years spent protecting the public.
These dogs didn’t choose danger. They served because we asked them to.
Surely their support shouldn’t end the moment their working life does.
A petition is calling on the UK Government to provide lifelong veterinary care and financial support for retired service animals — including police dogs, military dogs, and police horses.
They gave us everything. They deserve dignity, care, and protection for the rest of their lives.
If you agree, please consider signing the petition ❤️
We want the UK Government to create a national support scheme to provide lifelong veterinary care and financial assistance for retired service animals, including police dogs, military dogs, and police horses.