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Chelan County Regional Jail K-9 Program
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About this campaign
K9 Kait who has served with the Chelan County Regional Justice Center for the last 2 and a half years is currently facing some medical issues. K9 Kait was recently diagnosed with Imerslund-Gräsbeck Syndrome (IGS) which is a related to a Vitamin B12 deficiency. IGS is treatable with vitamin supplementation and medication. However, K9 Kait has also developed an issue with fluid building up in her abdomen. At this point it is unknown what is causing the fluid to accumulate. K9 Kait is under the care of an amazing team of veterinarians both here in Wenatchee and Spokane. K9 Kait is scheduled for a procedure later this month to determine that cause of the fluid, with the goal of getting K9 Kait back to full duty.
For those that have had to opportunity to meet K9 Kait, they know that she is one of the sweetest and loving dogs that loves serving her community. K9 Kait is not only key component to CCRJC’s Drug interdiction program, but she is a fellow Corrections Deputy, a partner and friend, and a family member to Deputy Lewis and his family. K9 Kait is a beloved member of CCRJC and deserves the best care and opportunity to get back to her normal self.
K9 Kait is a 7 year old border collie that originated from a rescue in Quincy, Washington. Kait was originally being trained for farm and herd work, but it was discovered that she had a natural talent for detection work. Kait spent 2 years with Tulalip Police Department as one of their narcotic detection dogs. After her previous handler transferred to another agency, Kait was partnered with her current handler, Deputy Jacob Lewis with the Chelan County Regional Justice Center. Deputy Lewis and Kait are the first narcotics K9 unit in CCRJC's history, and the second in the State of Washington to be assigned to a municipal or county jail. Kait is also used to assist area school resource officers (SRO's) and the school district's for narcotics detection on school property and to help build a positive community relationship between students and law enforcement.
When Kait is off duty, she lives with Deputy Lewis and his family. She loves playing with her human siblings, going on road trips, and cuddling on the couch. At home Kait is like any other dog sneaking food from the table, hogging the bed, and drinking from the toilet.
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It’s a great program and support Katie!
Kait and Deputy Lewis have done great things in our regional jail to keep drugs out. They are the A team.
Kait is my partner and family.
Deputy Lewis and Kait are such a great team and have done so much for our jail, schools. And community. Get well Kait!
She's an amazing dog and a wonderful thing for CCRJC.
Sheriff's Department supporter and dog lover.
K9 Kait is a beloved patient at The Animal Hospital of Wenatchee and we wish her nothing but the best!
Go Team Kait! You two are both adorable! Feel better quick, Kait!