A veteran police dog received a hero’s farewell on Sept. 1 before it was euthanized at a local veterinary hospital in Middletown, Conn.
Officer Michael D'Aresta carried Hunter, a German shepherd, from the police cruiser to the veterinarian as fellow officers saluted.
Heartbroken over the loss of his four-legged partner, D'Aresta buried his head in Hunter’s fur as he walked along the ranks of law enforcement officers.
“Officer D'Aresta and Hunter have been an exceptional team serving the City of Middletown in a high caliber since 2007,” said Sgt. Doug Clark, supervisor of Middletown’s K-9 Unit.
“So as you can imagine, this is extremely difficult for Mike and his family,” Clark added.
Officer Michael D'Aresta carries his K-9 partner to the veterinarian to be euthanized on Sept. 1, 2017, in Middletown, Conn. Middletown Police Department
