Candy, an 11-year-old police dog in Virginia, was honoured for her service after a terminal cancer diagnosis.
The German shepherd specialised in drug narcotics detection and served with the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office for nearly 10 years.
Candy joined the sheriff’s office in 2014 and was the first narcotics-detection dog on the force.
She quickly became a beloved member of the team, known for her dedication to her work and love of the sport.
Candy is being retired from active service due to her illness.
