We are celebrating National Be Kind to Animals week May 2 - 8, 2010, as proclaimed by the City Commission during this morning's Commission meeting. As part of the proclamation reading today at City Hall, the SPCA gave special recognition to K-9 Officer Jose Bosque and his family for their kindness to K-9 Bronko. This story is heartwarming to say the least.
K-9 Bronko nearly gave his life during a track of a burglary suspect last year. Bronko fell over 20 feet onto pavement while scaling a wall at Henley Field during a track. He suffered severe spinal injuries that paralyzed his hind legs. Rather than euthanize this wonderful animal, we made the decision to get him the treatment necessary to recover from his significant injuries realizing the prognosis for his recovery was uncertain.
A wonderful veterinary surgeon was able to repair the spine with the belief that over time Bronko might possibly be able to walk again. Officer Bosque, however, had bigger goals for his partner.
Following months of rehabilitation and special care by the entire Bosque family, Bronko has returned to police work as a narcotic detection K-9 and remains certified as a patrol dog. He walks with little evidence of his potentially devastating injury and works beside Officer Bosque daily with an endless desire to do his job - to find hidden drugs.
Words seem to fall short to describe the care, compassion, and kindness given by the entire Bosque family to helping Bronko recover. Even if you know the outstanding dog that Bronko is and his strong drive to work, you cannot help but be amazed that he overcame his injury to return to duty.
Our thanks to SPCA for taking the time to recognize Officer Bosque and his family.
- Asst Chief Bill LePere
this is such a wonderful story. keep going bronko! thank you scpa and the police department.
Posted by: debbie granger | June 25, 2010 at 01:02 PM