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German Police dog alive after transfusion from canine colleague

A Police dog is still alive today after emergency surgery for a tumour and a blood transfusion from a canine colleague, Police in Nuremberg, Germany, reported on Thursday.

The patient, Ivo, needed the transfusion after heavy bleeding developed.

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The veterinary clinic did not have enough blood on hand and sent out a call for help to local dog owners.

Several responded, but Kira, another Police dog, was the first there.

The transfusion occurred on January 24.

Police say it will be a little while before Ivo is up on all fours legs again. (NAN)

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