Finn

Finn is a retired dual purpose Belgian Malinois who proudly served as the sole K-9 for the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia from 2015-2018. Finn was imported from the Czech Republic before being purchased by the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office and assigned to his partner, Deputy Dave Sparnroft. This K-9 team attended the arduous Multi-Purpose Canine Training course at K-2 Solutions in Southern Pines, NC and subsequently certified in all disciplines through the International Police Work Dog Association, the North American Police Work Dog Association, and the Virginia Police Work Dog Association. Once certified, K-9 Finn and Deputy Sparnroft had an immediate impact by assisting their fellow officers in getting drugs off of the streets and locating suspects. This team also participated in many community events by demonstrating the capabilities of a dual-purpose K-9 team. In 2017, Deputy Sparnroft had a daughter born with special needs and had to leave the Appomattox County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Barry Letterman (retired) and then Major Donald Simpson (now Sheriff) advocated for Deputy Sparnroft and granted Finn an early retirement so that he could stay his family in his forever home. Finn has settled into retired life and is a great family member to his now 5-year-old sister. Finn has traveled to the beach where he likes to run in the waves and has hiked up to the mountains of Virginia for a family picnic and off-leash “zoomy” session. Finn lives for bacon or peanut butter treats, road trips, and any chance to chew on his Kong toy (or his sister’s stuffed animals). Finn is a loved family member and deserves the best – even in retirement.