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🐾🌈 𝐑𝐏𝐃 𝐄𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐞 🌈🐾 We are sad to share we have said goodbye to a much-loved member of the NFRSA family. RPD Eddie from @PSOSDogs and @PoliceScotland has left for his next adventure - but WHAT a story… Some dogs leave pawprints. Eddie left absolute & wonderful chaos. Watch the video till the end, & you’ll see just what a legend he was. Known locally as “Ed the Ned”, Eddie was a proper spaniel in every sense of the word — wild, fearless, endlessly curious, & just a little bit bonkers. Arriving to his handler Davie at just one year old, Eddie quickly qualified as a specialist drugs & firearms detection dog, & he threw himself into the job with his trademark enthusiasm. In fact, only a few months after licensing, he became something of a celebrity when he starred alongside his handler in the television series Dog Detectives, aired on @Discovery and @QuestTV. One memorable episode captured Eddie searching a property before deciding he was thirsty… and helping himself to the water in a suspect’s bong. Not exactly his finest professional moment, but an epic blooper! Despite the occasional lapse in judgement, Eddie was an exceptional detection police dog. He located drugs with a street value of more than £400,000 in a single find and helped recover numerous live firearms during his long career. The truth is, Eddie never really switched off. Whether on duty or off, he was always searching, always sniffing, & always convinced there was something interesting just around the corner. At home, he was equally devoted. He needed to know what everyone was doing, had to investigate absolutely everything, & became Erin’s loyal shadow. Retirement was sadly far too short, but it was filled with love, adventure, & the people who adored him, before he crossed Rainbow Bridge in May. It was a privilege to support Eddie with his final bill, just like we did for his big brother RPD Rudi when he passed away in 2024. Run free now, Eddie - you are both together again, & we love the thought of your happy reunion. Your duty is done - thank you for everything. 💜🐾💜 To find out more about our work and how we support retired service animals with veterinary costs, please visit: nfrsa.org.uk/ 💜🐾💜