Operation Bullet-Proof Bark

10/25/2023

RIP, Blitz. 💔

05/16/2023

K9 Hank Update

K9 Hank is recovering well so far! The attached picture is Hank on his way home from a check-up with his veterinarian.

We want to give a huge thank you to Dr. George Cline and Dr. Brittni Jones Moore at Parkway Animal Hospital in Sevierville. They performed emergency surgery on Hank Friday evening after he was shot. Because of their skill, expertise and caring, Hank made it through and is doing well!

We have had many people and organizations offer to bring and send treats and toys for Hank. While we certainly appreciate these gestures of caring, we ask that future donations for Hank instead be sent to the Sevier County Animal Care Center in Sevierville, 1040 Dolly Parton Parkway (sevieranimalcarecenter.com).

Thanks again for all of the get well wishes!

05/16/2023

Glad to hear Hank is doing well! Many thanks to the Parkway Animal Hospital in Sevierville.

K9 Hank Update

K9 Hank is recovering well so far! The attached picture is Hank on his way home from a check-up with his veterinarian.

We want to give a huge thank you to Dr. George Cline and Dr. Brittni Jones Moore at Parkway Animal Hospital in Sevierville. They performed emergency surgery on Hank Friday evening after he was shot. Because of their skill, expertise and caring, Hank made it through and is doing well!

We have had many people and organizations offer to bring and send treats and toys for Hank. While we certainly appreciate these gestures of caring, we ask that future donations for Hank instead be sent to the Sevier County Animal Care Center in Sevierville, 1040 Dolly Parton Parkway (sevieranimalcarecenter.com).

Thanks again for all of the get well wishes!

05/13/2023

Yesterday evening, SPD K9 Hank, a Belgian Malinois, was shot while assisting officers attempting to make an arrest. Hank suffered a serious gunshot wound and underwent surgery at a local veterinary clinic. The surgery went well and Hank is now at home resting with his partner, Officer Jordan Paul.

Thanks so much to everyone for your concern and continued thoughts and prayers for a quick and full recovery.

05/13/2023

Prayers for all involved, including our K9 buddy Hank.

08/05/2022

RIP to Sevierville K9 Boris.

06/11/2022

Happy Retirement Blitz!

Happy retirement, K-9 Blitz!! 🎉 The 10-year-old Belgian Malinois has been part of the Sevierville Police Department since 2014.

Thank you for your service.

03/13/2022

06/26/2021

Happy Retirement Freek, we wish you the best!

05/05/2021

Today, we got to thank the amazing folks who sponsored the ballistic vests for our Sevier County Agency K9s and to present the vests to our hero pups! We are so grateful to everyone who made this possible. Thank you all for your support.

-Lauren, Turner, Chase, & Ashley
Leadership Tomorrow / Sevier County Class of 2021

03/12/2021

Operation Bullet-Proof Bark made The Mountain Press today. Make sure to pick up your copy to read more about the project. 😀

03/11/2021

Canine Handler Corporal Miller and Apollo taking a break from chasing bad guys to hang with some cool kids.

03/08/2021

Officer Tyler Cameron of Gatlinburg Police Department with K9 Aura on Mission Monday at Buddy’s BBQ.

03/05/2021

Thanks for coming out and the shout-out Sevierville Police Department!

03/02/2021

Of course the dogs had some fun too!

03/02/2021

What a phenomenal day! Thank you to all who enjoyed lunch and dinner today at Buddy's bar-b-q Sevierville. You raised over $3600 for our K9 heroes. We can’t tell you how grateful we are!

-Team 4, Leadership Tomorrow / Sevier County, Class of 2021 (Ashley Davis, Chase Singleton, Lauren Logan, & Turner Whaley)

We’ll continue to post highlights from the day over the next few days. Sevierville Police Department Pigeon Forge Police Department Gatlinburg Police Department Sevier County Sheriff's Office

03/01/2021