Colorado Springs, CO – K9 Roam, the 18-month-old Belgian Malinois severely injured in the line of duty last week, has left the veterinary hospital. The K9, who is with the Colorado Springs Police Department, was viciously stabbed by a suspect during a domestic violence call at a home on Gorgeted Quail Grove.
Roam had to undergo emergency surgery and one of his legs was amputated, but he was in good enough condition to be released from the veterinary hospital on Saturday. The community lined the streets to show their support and appreciation for the injured K9 as he left the veterinary hospital and made his way home to his handler.
Dr. Michelle Morgan, one of the surgeons who operated on Roam at Mountain View Veterinary Surgery, commented on the young dog’s amazing progress:
“He’s three days out from these extensive injuries, and he is, I mean, he amazes us every day. Incredible to see. As you know, we did have to amputate his leg to help save his life. And he is up walking. He’s wagging his tail. He’s he is just happy to be with his back, with his handler and his family.”
The suspect is identified as Anthony Bryant, 37. He is facing multiple charges, including Burglary, Obstruction,
Resisting arrest, Attempted felony, and Aggravated cruelty to law enforcement animals.
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Too many people stiII prefer “ignorance is bliss” over Iearning what is done to these dogs behind the scenes by their handIers. When a K9 is harmed or kiIIed by a suspect, a big deaI is made about it. Far more of the dogs are injured and slain by their handIers than by any ‘civilianss,” and aII of those are swept under the rug. Yet, the iIIusion is comfortabIe for the pubIic, even though the dogs suffer constant abuse and tortured in private. When a video Ieaks, the media heIps the departments out by caIIing it “one bad appIe,” instead of the taught and required protocol that it is.
I’d incIude Iinks, but my comments don’t get printed when I do.
Check back in a few weeks or months to see if Roam is still “happy in his home with his handler and family.” K9 handlers aren’t known for their love for dogs. They send the “tools” into very dangerous situations involving violent people with guns or knives, and all the poor dogs know is to obey, or suffer the terrifying consequences. I of course hope this is a rare exception and that Roam is truly loved, at least by the handler’s family.