Kane

K9 Kane is a pure bred German Shepherd, who was purchased from a breeder in Wolcott, VT. Kane entered the O’Neill family when he was just three months old. He began his career in law enforcement when he was 10 months old by attending the Canine Patrol School, a four-month long training program which included obedience, tracking, handler protection, evidence recovery, building searches and more. After graduating from patrol school, he attended drug detection school for an additional two weeks, where he was trained in detecting; Marijuana, Hashish, Cocaine, Heroin, Methamphetamine, Ecstasy, and Crack Cocaine. Kane worked the road with Officer O’Neill for the next seven years, where he proved his ability to locate drugs, drug money, suspects and missing people in Vergennes and surrounding communities. Kane’s sweet demeanor made him excel with public relations, and is loved by many. He always enjoyed his favorite treats at work, which were peppermint life savers (which made him drool as they were being unwrapped).Kane also enjoys hiking, going for rides with his head out the window, and lots of play time with his ball. Kane retired on 02/01/2022, and has since been enjoying his retirement, relaxing on the couch, ever ready for his Kong ball to be thrown. Despite his recent cancer diagnosis, Kane continues to be as energetic and happy as ever.