Watch the video above to see a K9 hero given a rousing retirement party by the NYPD Some 1600 dogs currently serve in the U.S. military, while there are an estimated 50,000 police K9s. After basic ...

Police dogs work tirelessly to keep their handlers and communities safe. But what happens to K9 dogs when they retire? All dogs are incredible companions, and that is especially true of K9 dogs.