February 21, 2017
A local company hopes to take a load off the legs of Philadelphia's K-9 unit so officers have a better chance at a good night's rest.
On Tuesday, King of Prussia-based business Big Barker donated new orthopedic beds for dogs to the Philadelphia Police Department. All 42 members of the city's K-9 officers received their very own bed.
Eric Shannon of @bigbarkerusa donated mats to our K9 Unit so our pooches can better enjoy their downtime. We think they like em :)🐶💤🐶💤♥ pic.twitter.com/Hocz2Ctais
— Philadelphia Police (@PhillyPolice) February 21, 2017
Started in 2006, the company provides supportive bedding that reduces the stress on larger dogs' joints and pressure points. The beds feature seven inches of foam that remove the need for larger dogs to lift themselves off the ground. On the company's website, the beds retail for approximately $250 and are designed for dogs that weigh at least 80 pounds.
Police said large, four-legged officers are susceptible to a range of joint problems and diseases that are often prevented with the right bedding. Common ailments include canine arthritis and hip dysplasia.
Commissioner Richard Ross and the K-9 unit handlers attended the press conference and were grateful for the luxury beds that will improve the dogs' quality of life.
On behalf of my PPD K9 Unit and @PHLAirport PPD K9 teams thank u @bigbarkerusa 4 your donation of orthopedic K9 beds for our working dogs! pic.twitter.com/NZt9B0eH3O
— Joe Sullivan (@PPDJoeSullivan) February 21, 2017
Say Hi to K-9 JoJo and Office Synder! JoJo and 41 of his K-9 partners received Big Barker Beds today! pic.twitter.com/5YHnVsxLG5
— Big Barker (@bigbarkerusa) February 22, 2017
Say Hi to K-9 Chloe and Officer Suarez! Chloe and 41 of her K-9 partners received Big Barker Beds today! pic.twitter.com/eZxAs5O6tB
— Big Barker (@bigbarkerusa) February 21, 2017
Say Hi to K-9 Jake and Officer Quirple! Jake and 41 of his partners @PhillyPolice received their own Big Barker Beds today. pic.twitter.com/Qdarqk7v9c
— Big Barker (@bigbarkerusa) February 21, 2017
