Police K-9 retires after six years of service
Barbara Layton
Reporter
Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Bryan Varney will soon be missing his partner of six years. Zamba, a German Shepard police dog, has been by Varney’s side since she first joined the force as a puppy.
Chosen to partner with a police K-9 due to his exceptional work ethic, Varney was fitted with Zamba and sent to Pine Grovel Kennel in Reedsville, Ohio, for six-weeks of training in narcotics protection and patrol.
Since receiving her training certificate, Zamba has accompanied Varney on many assignments in their custom fitted police vehicle. With the push of a button, the vehicle doors will open and at Varney’s command, Zamba gladly joins him on scene.