Law Enforcement K-9 Memorial Service Held

Some of the area's most dedicated law enforcement employees were honored - its K-9 service dogs in February. The 16th annual service was held at Curlew Hills Memory Gardens on Tuesday, February 27th. A total of (6) K-9 service dogs were honored at this year's ceremony - 3 from the Pinellas County Sheriff's Department and 3 from local Police Departments.

Approximately 100 people attended this moving ceremony to meet the dogs and handlers that keep our community safe. K-9service dogs and their handlers from many area police and sheriff's
departments including the Clearwater Police Department and the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office were in attendance at the service.

There is a special section in the Curlew Hills pet cemetery dedicated to the local K-9 service dogs. There are currently 101 K-9 service dogs laid to rest in this special section.

"Law enforcement dogs and their human handlers often share a bond that goes deeper than the typical relationship between a pet and an owner. It's a connection formed over months of rigorous training, countless hours spent in each other's company, and shared dangers," commented Memory Gardens President & CEO Keenan Knopke. "We are extremely proud that we can offer this memorial service to the brave officers and loyal dogs who give so much to our community."

Curlew Hills Memory Gardens features one of Florida's only authentic pet cemeteries. The company donates burial plots in the pet cemetery to all service animals of both law enforcement agencies. Without this donation, the handler would typically pay out of his own pocket for the burial of the animal upon his death.

Located at 1750 Curlew Road in Palm Harbor, many recognize Curlew Hills Memory Gardens for its sprawling and lushly green cemetery with four lakes and majestic oaks. For more information, call Curlew Hills at 727-789-2000 or visit CurlewHills.com.