FOP Asks For Donations For Paralyzed K-9 Bosco

COLUMBUS, Ohio—The local FOP has established a fund to help with an injured K-9’s medical care.

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K-9 Officer Bosco was shot in the line of duty Sunday, Aug. 23 as he was protecting his handler Zanesville officer Mike Schiele.

Schiele was attempting to arrest a Zanesville man on a misdemeanor warrant.

Schiele was shot in the leg and was treated and released from Grant Medical Center.

Bosco was shot through the neck and suffered multiple injuries.

Bosco currently is paralyzed, although he does have some movement in his back legs.

After several days of medical care and pain management, Bosco has shown some improvement.
Bosco has started daily rehabilitation sessions in hopes of regaining more movement as his body starts healing from its wounds.

Bosco is monitored 24 hours a day and is surrounded by dedicated caregivers at the Ohio State University Veterinarian Hospital in Columbus.

Capital City Lodge No. 9’s Fraternal Order of Police Foundation has established a fund to assist in defraying the costs of the medical care.

Bosco has received an outpouring of support from both the police and the public.

The Zanesville K-9 unit is paid for entirely by donations.

If you would like to contribute to Bosco’s care, make a cash donation to FOP Foundation’s “K9 BOSCO FOP Relief Fund” at any Central Ohio National City Bank location.

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