K9 Britta

Britta, My K9 Partner

It is with a heavy heart that I announce that my partner, K9 Britta, went to be with God on Saturday, April 12th 2008 at 6:30 PM. She became acutely ill and was taken into the ICU. Britta died peacefully with me and Cathy at her side.

Britta was a wonderful dog and brought many good times and laughs to our family. As a Drug Detection K9 with the Castroville Police Department, she sent several people to jail, but still wanted to find the "big load". Britta entered service in March 2004. She was certified by the NNDDA, TLECA (Texas Law Enforcement Canine Association) and UWDA (United Working Dog Association) as a Narcotic Detection Dog. Britta was acquired from Lackland Air Force Base, shortly after her arrival from Germany, where she was born in 2002.

I will forever miss her big, beautiful almond eyes and sloppy kisses. I will miss her excitement as she watched me get my uniform on, knowing all the while that she would have her patrol harness on soon. Britta would prance around in front of the other dogs, as if to say "yeah, I have a job and get to go with daddy to work". Britta worked so hard and had so much fun while searching, it motivated me as well. She was also loved by the children in our elementary schools, where we did several demonstrations.

Britta will be missed by those that knew her personally and it gives me a good feeling to know that she touched so many lives in such a positive manner.

Good bye my sweet pup. Go and play ball forever in the yard. I will pet you again someday.

Officer Eamon Shoff