K9 Ace’s Life-Saving Transport | Orlando News

K9 Ace, a brave police dog from Polk County, is home and retired after being shot on duty—but thanks to Florida’s first-ever emergency air transport program for injured K9s, he received life-saving care in just 25 minutes. Developed by flight nurse Donny Richardson and launched last year, the program uses a high-tech simulator called ‘K9 Hero’ to train crews in critical care for police dogs. Ace’s handler and three deputies were saved by his heroism before he was injured, and he’s now recovering after surgery to remove his front left leg. His story has sparked national attention, inspiring other agencies to adopt similar programs. This breakthrough proves that our four-legged officers deserve the same rapid, advanced medical care as their human partners—showcasing innovation and dedication to protecting the heroes who serve us. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/562fb12cc37bd55b