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Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund
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https://www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/
Registered Charity 1158745
Raise funds for Vet & Welfare fees to support retired police dogs.
Member of Association of Retired Police Dog Charities
http://www.associationofretiredpolicedogcharities.uk/
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We remember Essex Police Dog Steffi.
She passed away 19 Dec 2019.
A Brood Dam that we were honoured
to support.
Steffi retired to live with Mark & family.
Always remembered with Pride & Love
Police Dog Steffi 💔💙🐾
December 19, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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How kind is this...
Benfleet Working Trials Society
held a Christmas Fun Day & raised
£130 for Essex RPDs
Thank You so much to all involved
Every penny will be used towards
vet & welfare costs.
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/how_we_use_y...
December 18, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Did You Know...
Dogs helped this financial yr 2025-26
10 RPDs on 39 occasions with over
£12,000 paid towards vet & welfare bills
Unexpect & Expected bills
One off needs & Regular costs
Relieved to say not one RPD failed
Long & Happy Life to them all 🐾💙🐾
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk
December 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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THANK YOU - we are overwhelmed
by your kind & generous support.
Christmas Cards with cheques &
online donations too.
Every penny will be used towards
vet & welfare costs 🙏🐾💙🐾
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/how_we_use_y...
However you support RPDs THANK YOU.
December 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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Happy 10th Birthday
🎉 RPD Vin 🎉
11th December 2025
May There Be Treats
🎂🐾💙🐾🎂
December 12, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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.................SOLD OUT ! ......................
Thank you so much for your support
2026 Calendars are Sold Out
Its wonderful to have supporters across
UK, Europe & all the way to Australia.
Enjoy seeing & reading about Essex RPDs.
🐾💙🐾
December 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Did you know...?
We help with:
Emergencies/Accidents/Unexpected.
Regular treatments:
Vestibular Incidents/Arthritis
Skin Conditions/ Hydro etc.
Dental - injury/disease & vet recommended
Just some of the types of help.
THANK YOU for supporting RPDs
🐾💙🐾
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/how_we_use_y...
December 8, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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LAST DAY FOR ORDERS &
POSTING FOR CHRISTMAS
Wednesday 17th Dec 2025
🎄Online Shop 🎄
🎅 Closes 18th Dec 2025🎅
Opens Again 5th Jan 2026
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/shop_open__....
December 6, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Did You Know...?
This is how we have used your kind donations ⤵️
Dogs helped so far this financial year 2025-26
10 RPDs on 38 occasions with over
£12,000 paid towards vet & welfare bills.
Thank You from us all 🐾💙🐾
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/how_we_use_y...
December 3, 2025 at 10:52 AM
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Thank You so much for your support
We have sold out of Large A3 Calendars.
All on their way 📮✉️
A4 Calendars are still being ordered & delivered.
Deadline for Christmas posting is 17th Dec
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/shop_open__....
December 3, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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LAST DAY FOR POSTING FOR CHRISTMAS
Wednesday 17th Dec 2025
Online Shop Closes 18th Dec 2025
Opens Again 5th Jan 2026
🎅🎄🐾💙🐾🎄🎅
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RPD Holly is counting down to Christmas !
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Welcome to December !
Our Calendar Dog is
RPD Raven
What a beauty she is 🐾💙🐾
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December 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Another batch of 2026 Calendars
on their way to our lovely supporters.
Thank you to the #PostOffice & #Posties
for the safe delivery 📮✉️ 🐾💙🐾
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/shop_open__....
November 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Today we remember
Essex Police Dog Baron
He tragically passed away on duty
during a training session on
25th November 2013.
His handler & family were broken hearted.
PD Baron always remembered with pride & love
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/in_memorium....
November 25, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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Today we remember
RPD Ralph
he passed away 23 Nov 2023
Ralph supported ERPDF for many
years & he was loved by all.
Thinking of his extended family.
Always remembered with pride & love.https://www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/in_memorium.html
November 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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Today we remember
Peter David Day
who passed away 22 Nov 2015.
Our thoughts are with Peter's wife
Sandy, his daughter Caron & family.
We are honoured to pay tribute to Peter,
a loving husband, father, & pal to GSD Oscar,
& ever grateful for his family's support.
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
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Today we remember
Essex Police Dog Nelson
He passed away 21st Nov 2017.
Alway remembered with pride & love
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/in_memorium....
November 21, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Not quite sure what's happening here...
But RPD Vin said:-
'I couldn't eat a whole one !' 🤣

No animals were hurt during filming 😍😇

L to R Nessa, TPD Berny & RPD Vin 💙🐾
November 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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RPD Roscoe paying his respects.
#TheyAlsoServed
November 16, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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2026 Calendars 🐾💙🐾
another batch on their way
to wonderful supporters
across the UK and Beyond 😍
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/shop_open__....
November 12, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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Another unexpected donation
£50 cheque
There wasn't a letter or details so
we are saying a Big THANK YOU
to Mrs T-A and hope she sees this.
Every penny will be used towards
vet & welfare costs of Essex RPDs
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/how_we_use_y...
November 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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How kind is this...
Another unexpected donation -
from Galleywood Youth.
With huge thanks to @Chappers & @PBaloo
who gave a talk & spread smiles yet again.
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/how_we_use_y...
November 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Today we remember
RPD Ronnie
He passed away 7th Nov 2024.
From the 'R' Litter.
An excellent PD and loving friend.
Thinking of Andy, Laura, Katie & Ben.
Essex Police Dog RONNIE 💙🐾
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/in_memorium....
November 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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Essex Retired Police Dogs Fund was set up
13yrs ago
@TrusteesWeek focuses on the dedicated work
of those responsible & answerable for their
charity. Thanks to all who help @ERPDF to
reach its objectives. With relief we can say
not one RPD turned away
www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/how_we_use_y...
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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Today we remember
RPD RAZOR
He passed away 4th November 2024
We are proud that Razor is our
Front Cover RPD for 2025 Calendar
Remembered with Pride & Love
Thinking of all who loved him.
Essex Police Dog Razor 🐾💙🐾

Read more here www.essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/in_memorium....
November 4, 2025 at 10:28 AM