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St. Francis Police K9 Dies After Battle With Rare Nervous Disorder

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The St. Francis Police Department is saying goodbye to K9 Bane, who died Thursday after being diagnosed with a rare nerve disorder. Bane’s owner, Detective Holly McManus, made the announcement on Bane’s Facebook page, ending a 709-day documentary of Bane’s health battle. Video above: Statue Dedication for St. Francis K9 BaneIn her video, McManus said she had just learned that Bane had a tumor on his spleen that was growing into his stomach. Bane lay down next to McManus to say goodbye. “This boy here has finished his journey with us on Earth,” McManus said, patting Bane on the head. In June 2022, Bane was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy. He was forced to retire after six years with the St. Francis Police Department. At this point, Bane had six months to live. Almost two years later, Bane died at the age of 12. He was the St. Francis Police Department’s first K9. Detective McManus founded the K9 Bane Hero Foundation in 2023 during Bane’s battle with DM. Donations to this foundation go towards supporting retired K9s. “He wouldn’t want us to cry for him,” McManus said. “He wants us to continue the fight, never give up and continue to work hard to ensure his legacy and take care of other K9s who are retiring and need a little more help along the way.” McManus thanked Bane’s followers for their help with Bane’s medical bills and his biggest supporters. Two months ago, Bane received the prestigious Animals in War and Peace Medal of Merit in Washington, DC. A statue honoring him and other K9s currently on duty stands in front of the St. Francis Civic Center. The cover photo of K9 Bane’s Facebook page now bears the quote: “I am your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are my life, my leader. I will be yours, faithful and faithful, until the last beat of my life.” Heart. – Agnes Repplier

SAINT FRANCIS, Wis. –

The St. Francis Police Department is saying goodbye to K9 Bane, who died Thursday after being diagnosed with a rare nerve disorder. Bane’s owner, Detective Holly McManus, made the announcement on Bane’s Facebook page, ending a 709-day documentation of Bane’s health battle.

Video above: Dedication of the statue for St. Francis K9 Bane

In her video, McManus said she had just learned that Bane had a tumor on his spleen that was seeping into his stomach. Bane lay down next to McManus to say goodbye.

“This boy here has finished his journey with us on Earth,” McManus said, patting Bane on the head.

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In June 2022, Bane was diagnosed with degenerative myelopathy. After six years with the St. Francis Police Department, he was forced to retire. At this point, Bane had six months to live. Almost two years later, Bane died at the age of 12. He was the St. Francis Police Department’s first K9.

Detective McManus founded the K9 Bane Hero Foundation in 2023 during Bane’s battle with DM. Donations to this foundation go towards supporting retired K9s.

“He wouldn’t want us to cry for him,” McManus said. “He wants us to continue the fight, never give up and continue to work hard to secure his legacy and take care of other K9s who are retiring and need a little more help along the way.”

McManus thanked Bane’s followers for helping with Bane’s medical bills and being his biggest supporters.

Two months ago, Bane received the prestigious Animals in War and Peace Medal of Merit in Washington, DC.

A statue honoring him and other currently serving K9s stands in front of the St. Francis Civic Center.

The cover photo of K9 Bane’s Facebook page now bears the quote: “I am your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are my life, my leader. I will be yours, faithful and faithful, until the last beat of my life.” Heart. – Agnes Repplier”

This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

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