TUCSON, Ariz. — A K-9 with the Tucson Police Department is expected to make a full recovery after being struck by gunfire late Thursday during the arrest of an armed robbery suspect.
According to a tweet, K-9 Tango is recovering at Valley Animal Hospital.
"We expect him to be back to work in a couple weeks!" TPD said.
K9 Tango is recovering after being shot during an arrest of an armed robbery suspect last night. Despite being shot Tango captured the suspect. We expect him to be back to work in a couple weeks! Special thanks to the staff at Valley Animal Hospital. #K9leadstheway #servarevitas pic.twitter.com/zvrAk2cwTz
— Tucson Police K9 (@tucsonpolicek9) September 4, 2020
According to a tweet, K-9 Tango is on day three of recovery Sunday, and it is going well.
Day three of recovery. It’s going good but I’m getting a little antsy. Sitting still is not what I normally do. pic.twitter.com/zAbyUPepTq
— TPD K9 Tango (@TPDK9Tango) September 6, 2020
I went back to VCA Animal Hospital and had my drain tube removed. I also had to stop taking one of the pain medications due to seeing and trying to eat invisible flies. It was entertaining for the family to watch but was making me a little too hyper. pic.twitter.com/kzrFXxL7UC
— TPD K9 Tango (@TPDK9Tango) September 7, 2020
According to a tweet, K9 Tango is recovering well, and is expected to get his stitches and cone off soon.
Feeling great! Can’t wait to get the stitches out and the cone off my head. Enjoy the weekend. pic.twitter.com/L5jwkDdymz
— TPD K9 Tango (@TPDK9Tango) September 12, 2020
