YOUR TOWN: FCSO K-9 Valor retires for medical reasons, will live with handler

Palm Coast Observer
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Flagler County Sheriff's Office K-9 Valor is retiring for medical reasons after three years and three months of dedicated service to the community of Flagler County.

K-9 Valor was born on March 31, 2016. He began his career with the FCSO in May of 2017. During his time at the FCSO, K-9 Valor served as a dual-purpose canine, helping deputies search for narcotics and keep the streets of Flagler County safe.

While serving FCSO, K-9 Valor was deployed 209 times, recovered over 4,200 grams of illegal narcotics and made 28 criminal apprehensions.

K-9 Valor has attended multiple community events and has left a tremendous impact on everyone who has had the opportunity to meet him.

After 3 years of service, and at the advice of the agency’s veterinarian, K-9 Valor is receiving an early medical retirement caused by a blood disorder.

“It is always bitter sweet when any member of the FCSO family retires,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “K-9 Valor has gone above and beyond the call of duty and we are going to miss him on the team. He is a very good boy and I hope he enjoys his special retirement bone and his retirement!”

During K-9 Valor’s retirement, he will live with his handler, Deputy First-Class Gib Smith, and his family. We wish him all the best!