A loving tribute from PSD Angus' mom:
It’s with deep sadness we announce that Retired PDS Angus has passed
away January 30th with little warning, at the age of 12 years old.
Angus first made his way into our family as an 8 week old police dog in training. It was quickly realized that he carried the strength and bravery required to be a police dog, while maintaining a goofy, happy demeanour in his home life. Angus became specialized as an explosives dog, as well as being accomplished at sniffing out criminals, missing people, suspicious items, weapons, and evidence.
Angus’s first assignment was the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, where he inspected (and disheveled) every carefully made bed in the athletes village.
He was also a proud member of the security detail for dignitaries and Royals. He provided protection for Prime Minister Harper on several occasions, as well as Prince William and Kate. However, he failed to maintain the rigid protocol necessary when working with dignitaries, and frequently trampled and sniffed upon their hotel room furnishings
and carefully laid out clothes. One of his career highlights was when Princess Kate said hello to him.
Angus finally retired from the RCMP in 2016. In his retirement he enjoyed hiking, swimming, eating sparks from camp fires, and chasing balls. Angus loved being loved, and anyone committed to scratching him needed to be prepared for a thorough tongue bathing in return.
Angus will be remembered by his family and friends, and never
forgotten by every “bad guy” he encountered. Thank you for your service Angus — for being by your dads side in every dark and dangerous situation...and for being such a wonderful, loving boy.
Rest easy, big guy. We love you Angy. Xo
**We wish to acknowledge the exceptional, compassionate care we received from Chase River Veterinary Clinic. Dr Guenther and
Christina, you folks are exceptional.** ... See more
