Vader

I'm a rescue dog from @GSDRofficial1 enjoying life with my forever family. I live as a pet in 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 with Flame, Quest, Maisie & my family

[WAGs Retired Police Dogs @999WAGS]

🐾 HELP RETIRED POLICE DOG LEO GET TO AUSTRALIA! 🇦🇺

Today we’d like to share a fundraising appeal for a very special retired police dog, Leo. ❤️

Leo served with Avon and Somerset Police as a General Purpose Police Dog, making a valuable contribution to policing and helping keep our communities safe.

Unfortunately, Leo’s working career was cut short due to a diagnosis of lumbosacral disease. Thankfully, he is responding well to treatment, and now it’s time for him to enjoy the retirement he deserves.

His handler and family have relocated to South Australia, and they are hoping to bring Leo over to join them.

However, transporting dogs internationally is incredibly expensive, with veterinary procedures, flights and other associated costs all adding up.

The aim is to raise enough money to give Leo the opportunity to be reunited with his handler and family, where he can enjoy his retirement surrounded by the people he knows and loves.

After everything Leo has given during his working life, we think we can all agree that he deserves the very best retirement possible. ❤️

🐾 A NOTE ABOUT WAGS

This is an independent fundraiser and is NOT organised by, affiliated with or an official WAGS fundraiser.

However, should unforeseen circumstances prevent Leo from making the journey, all funds raised will be donated to WAGS (Wiltshire, Avon, Somerset & Gloucestershire Retired Police Dogs Charity) to help support other retired police dogs in need.

So, whatever happens, the generosity shown through this appeal will help make a difference to retired Police dogs.

If you are able to spare a few pounds, or even just share this post, it would mean so much.

Let’s help Leo get the retirement he deserves. 🐾❤️

👇 DONATE OR SHARE HERE:

https://t.co/A97wZmu4Oy

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

Wearing my #purplepoppy with pride @MA_PurplePoppy 💜🐾🐾

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

My eye is all better now I’m enjoying going out off lead again with my friends

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

I had my check up at the vets yesterday and they are happy with the way my eye is looking I’ve been a good boy & haven’t tried to scratch it. Flame has been looking after me!

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

I’ve been to the vets for an operation today I needed a lump removed from my eyelid that was rubbing on my eye. Mum says I’ve been such a good boy 🐾🐾

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

Enjoyed my morning walk with my best friends

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

@DevonPoliceDogs @LewtonSerena5 Fantastic work 🎉

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

@BlackCountryBe3 So very sorry for your loss RIP Bert thinking of you & your family

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

Lovely sunset the other day I’m enjoying all this nice weather 🐶

[Retired Police Dog Quest @RPDQuest]

Myself and @VaderGSDR enjoyed our grooming session look at all that fur on the ground! Much more comes from Vader than me his coat is much thicker than mine!

[WAGs Retired Police Dogs @999WAGS]

WAGS 2026 CHARITY ABSEIL EVENT THANK YOU A&S Police Ropes Team & all the fearless fundraisers an incredible amount raised over £6,000 🎉🎉 #retiredpolicedogs #policedogs #retirement #heros #police

[WAGs Retired Police Dogs @999WAGS]

🐾 Our amazing Ambassador, Alex Lovell from ITV West Country, is taking on a charity abseil this Saturday! 🐾

Alex is braving the heights to help us raise vital funds for the retired police dogs we support. ❤️🐕‍🦺

We’ll be sharing updates throughout the day on Saturday, so please follow along, cheer Alex on and, most importantly, please sponsor Alex and share this post far and wide! 🙏

Every donation makes a difference to the retired police dogs who have given so much. 🐾❤️

Thank you for your incredible support! 💙

#WAGS #RetiredPoliceDogs #CharityAbseil #AlexLovell #ITVWestCountry #PoliceDogs #Fundraising #SupportOurHeroes

https://t.co/ZcquQiSpW2

[Retired Police Dog Quest @RPDQuest]

Please can you share this far & wide? Help me support @999WAGS they have until the end of August to collect pledges of £100 from companies or individuals for the @BigGive #ChristmasChallenge #biggive will double these pledges at the end of the campaign https://t.co/UkDz0A1i3B

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

Relaxing in the garden cuddling up with my best friend Flame 🐶🐶 #bestfriends

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

Wishing #england good luck for tonight 🐾🐶🐶🐾

[WAGs Retired Police Dogs @999WAGS]

🐾 MEET RETIRED POLICE DOG QUEST 🐾

Retired Police Dog Quest served with Gloucestershire Constabulary as both a General Purpose and Tactical Firearms Support Dog alongside his handler, PC Claire Todd.

Qualifying in April 2016, Quest went on to enjoy a fantastic career tracking suspects, locating vulnerable missing people and supporting police operations across the county.

Throughout his service, Quest was involved in a number of remarkable finds, helping to bring vulnerable people home safely and assisting officers in locating suspects who thought they had escaped detection.

We’ll be sharing some of Quest’s incredible stories throughout the week, so keep an eye on our Stories where we’ll be posting links to some of his most memorable deployments and achievements. 💙🐾

After years of dedicated service, Quest retired in May 2023 and now enjoys life at home with his handler and family, where he’s fully embracing retirement.

From police dog to family dog, Quest’s next chapter is every bit as special.

#retiredpolicedog #policedog #gloucestershirepolice #wags #doghero

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

I had a great birthday yesterday 11 years old & enjoying life to the full 🐾🐾

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

Sharing the kitchen bed with Flame. We all miss Stella 🐾🐾

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

My turn to photobomb Quest!

[Vader @VaderGSDR]

Photobombed by Quest!