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Gary Silvester retweeted
THE POLICE DOG WHO NOW CARRIES A PINK UNICORN 🦄💙
If you had met Shadow during his police career, you might never have imagined his retirement would look like this.
A pink unicorn.
Sausage and egg McMuffins.
Sardines.
Muddy puddles.
Sleeping on his mum’s feet.
And being greeted by the local postman with biscuits. 😂
Yet this is Shadow’s life now.
And we absolutely love it.
Shadow’s favourite toy is his pink unicorn.
Whenever someone arrives at the house, he grabs it and takes it to them.
Even the delivery drivers know him.
His Evri driver loves saying hello to Shadow.
And his postman?
Well, he’s become one of Shadow’s biggest fans.
He gives Shadow biscuits, sometimes posts a few through the door if his owner isn’t home, and even buys him an advent calendar.
Shadow has worked out exactly how to make sure he gets his biscuit.
He gives his paw…
Waits…
And if the postman takes too long…
he nudges his pocket. 😂
Because Shadow knows how to work the cute face.
And food?
His favourites include:
🍗 Roast chicken
🐟 Sardines
🥓 Sausage & egg McMuffins
Carrots and cucumber?
Absolutely not.
After everything Shadow has been through, perhaps his family’s greatest achievement isn’t teaching him a new trick or helping him overcome a challenge.
It’s simply giving him a life where he can be happy.
Where he can walk.
Sniff.
Play.
See his friends.
Carry his unicorn.
Get muddy.
Eat something delicious.
And wake up every morning knowing he’s home.
His family say they would recommend a German Shepherd to anyone who has the time and energy to enjoy the breed.
And when it comes to retired police dogs?
Their experience says it all:
“A retired police dog is just amazing.” 💙
You’ve certainly earned every sausage, every cuddle and every muddy puddle.
#RetiredPoliceDog #GermanShepherd #PoliceDog #LifeAfterService #WAGS #RetiredHero #DogLife
Gary Silvester retweeted
🐾 ONLY 37 WAGS 2027 CALENDARS LEFT! 🐾
A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased a calendar and supported our retired police dogs. 💙
They make fantastic Christmas gifts, so don’t miss out! 🎁
🛒 Order yours now before they sell out!
👉 wagsretiredpolicedogs.co.uk/…
Every purchase helps support our amazing retired police dogs. 🐶💙
#WAGS #RetiredPoliceDogs #ChristmasGifts #SupportOurCharity
Gary Silvester retweeted
Please can you help increase the entries for our charity WAGs for the easyfundraising’s giveaway to win a £1,000 donation – every new supporter who joins is an entry!
Please Sign up before midnight 1st November, it’ll only take two minutes & its totally free for you to sign up:
join.easyfundraising.org.uk/…
Gary Silvester retweeted
They spent their lives looking after us. Now it’s our turn to look after them. 🐾❤️
Behind every retired service animal is a lifetime of loyalty, courage and extraordinary dedication.
From police dogs to military and other service animals, these four-legged heroes have given so much. And when their working days come to an end, they deserve the very best in return.
That’s why we’re inviting you to join us at The Cotswold Snowball 2026 — an evening of glamour, celebration and generosity, raising vital funds for the National Foundation for Retired Service Animals.
✨ Saturday 28th November 2026
🥂 Ingleside House, Cirencester
🎟️ £150 per person
One fabulous evening. A lifetime of gratitude.
Book your tickets via the link below👇
nfrsa.org.uk/product/cotswol…
Gary Silvester retweeted
🐾 Coming soon! Our 2027 Rail Dogs Fund Charity Calendar, featuring our wonderful dogs in glorious colour! 🐕🚂
🎄 The perfect Christmas stocking filler or festive treat. Every purchase supports our railway police dogs!
#RailDogsFund #ChristmasGiftIdeas #CharityCalendar #2027
Gary Silvester retweeted
She was falling 27,000 feet in a minute in an iced-up jet. In about 35 seconds she declared a mayday, gave her tail number, descent rate, overspeed and a 60-degree bank. That's the job. Then she died with eight other people, and you're grading her tone. Fuck you.
A pilot should not:
🔘become hysterical
🔘speak too quickly to be intelligible
🔘say, "We're going to crash into the ground!"
🔘scream like a little girl
🔘hyperventilate
🔘scream like a little girl again
A pilot needs a certain disposition. This is not it. That's the reality.
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
Having a front row seat to your own demise is an emotionally distressing experience and pilots have been known to scream in such situations.
Western Airlines Flight 2605 being one such example.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=FKLE_n…
Gary Silvester retweeted
After 7 years, 4 months and 13 days, my partner Millie has worked her last shift and officially retires due to ongoing medical issues.
Over the years she has worked with the Police, Customs and most notably the Isle of Man Prison Service, contributing to some significant finds and proving time and again what an incredible working dog she is. She has been a fantastic asset, but more importantly, she has been a loyal partner and an absolute pleasure to work alongside.
I will certainly miss working with my little fluffy diva every day, but I am grateful for all the memories we've shared and proud of everything she has achieved. Now it's time for her to enjoy a long, happy and well-deserved retirement at home with my family.
Well done, Millie. Thank you for everything
Gary Silvester retweeted
RPD Snap and her best mate Buddy have got into the Halloween spirit, and had a ghostly day of dressing up and posing with pumpkins.
Snap, a veteran Malinois, is a much loved member of the NFRSA having served with @WMPolice and @WMPDogs.
We love seeing her adventures - these made us smile, sent to us by her Mum @RPDSnap
‼️ Show us your dogs in their Halloween costumes below - best one wins a prize. (We’ll DM you) ‼️
Happy All Hallows Eve to all our followers - stay safe out there and enjoy your trick or treat outings! (Make sure you get some dog treats too 🐾🐾)
Have fun!
Gary Silvester retweeted
The chances of being killed by a landmine delivered by a bear are low, but they are never zero.
Gary Silvester retweeted
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to:
Johns Hopkins Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center Fund
alzresearch.org/giving/
Alzheimer’s Foundation of America Caregiver Resources
alzfdn.org/donate/
Photo Credit: Tommy Garcia
Gary Silvester retweeted
Today we remember
Ruby 💙🐾
She passed away 26 Oct 2025
Her career plans changed.
Life was good for Ruby & she remained with
her wonderful puppy walkers Peter & Sue
& extended RPD & Trainee PD family.
Always remembered with Pride & Love
Read her story here
essexretiredpolicedogs.co.uk…
Gary Silvester retweeted
Oh my goodness! Thank You!!! You all ROCK!!! 🤘🥹🤘
This tribute concert is absolutely wonderful and exactly the perfect way to celebrate Asa's life! Thank You! ❤️🎶
#Asapalooza 🤘🌈🤘
Gary Silvester retweeted
#Asapalooza the girls are here in concert for you Asa, Martha is on the drums, Phoebe leading the vocals!
Asa we're all here in your memory, never forget:
Love never dies ❤️❤️❤️
🤖 Made with AI
Gary Silvester retweeted
Meet Maple, my newest creation - a sweet Golden puppy who loves to play in the autumn leaves! #BramberBears #SoftSculpture #ArtistDog #OOAK 🍁🧡🐾bramberbears.etsy.com/uk/lis…
Gary Silvester retweeted
Iv posted a lot of daytime videos, here is what we can see at night. Anyone know where this is?
Gary Silvester retweeted
It’s arrived!
The beautiful knitted wreath from @MA_PurplePoppy 💜
All profits go to charity. Last year they donated over £12,000 to @ServiceDogsUK
On Armistice Day we will gather once more for a small remembrance event in Oaklands Park, Chelmsford, from 10:30
All welcome
