This week on the podcast we’re joined by Vikki, Chairperson for a charity with a “licence to chill” - Pawsome Pensions. The charity helps with the costs of care for around 35 retired Police and Fire dogs from the Devon, Dorset and Cornwall area.

Vikki had just returned from Woofstock (https://www.woofstockuk.co.uk) and a weekend of fundraising fun. We find out a little about Woofstock and Vikki talks us through her passion for canines (particularly spaniels), how she became a police dog handler and what a day in her life looks like.

We cover some fascinating ground this week with chat about #finnslaw, the thrill of apprehending criminals and the joys of finding a vulnerable missing person. We also talk through dog etiquette and the challenges found in the day to day walking of a trained professional canine. Vikki is gearing up to get her fire arms licence and is hopeful of getting a second dog for drug detection.

Most importantly, perhaps, we find out what happens to Police and Fire dogs at retirement: where they retire to and who looks after them.

If you want to find out more about the charity you can find them online at www.pawsomepensions.org.uk or reach out on @pawsomepensions on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. The website has an online store and donation options as well as contact details on how you can order collection tins and the like.

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