Caring for K9’s

Established in 1960 by Tpr. Richard Abbot and his dog Jocko, the Michigan State Police Canine Unit is one of the premier canine tracking units in the country. Nine years after its establishment, the Michigan State University Veterinary Medical Center began serving the MSP Canine Unit. Join us as MSP Tpr. Jacob Gillis, Canine Siren, and Assistant Professor of Primary Care Dr. Lena Montgomery give an inside look at what it takes to care for some of the most valuable members of the Michigan State Police force.