Meet the K9s

My time with K9 Rudiger has been hands down the best experience of my Law Enforcement career. The unconditional bond that is formed between K9 and his/her handler is not comparable to anything I have ever experienced. From the unparalleled faithfulness, to simply talking out loud to him while we drive around on patrol (and everything in between), Rudiger is always there for me. Rudiger is a member of my family, a protector, a partner and a friend.

It has been a great opportunity, both professionally and personally, to have Ranger as my partner. From the day I picked him up to our first patrol shift together, Ranger has shown an amazing ability to pick things up quickly as a working dog. He quickly became a member of the family at home and with the Deputies at work. I'm excited to grow with Ranger as he learns and as he continues to teach me new things. I am beyond grateful for the opportunity the Nevada County Sheriffs Office has given me by allowing me to have Ranger as a partner.

I was blessed to have Miro as my partner for four years before he unexpectedly retired. As a patrol K9, I had the best of both worlds; he was a lovable and goofy member of the family at home, but completely focused, loyal, and intense at work. Every day, he gave me his everything, and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't wish he was still there riding with me, head on my shoulder, facing whatever challenges thrown our way. My goal now is to return the loyalty, and allow him to enjoy a long and happy retirement.