Washoe County Sheriff's Office K9 celebrates birthday

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office took to social media on Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of one of their K9 officers.

K9 Axel turned five on Tuesday according to a post from the Sheriff's Office on Facebook.

The Sheriff's Office thanked Axel for his service and wished him extra treats and ear scratches.

They said Axel and his partner Deputy Pelfry are always on the move, involved in things like community outreach, helicopter training, or simply being on patrol.

K9 Axel turns 5 today, Happy Birthday! Deputy Pelfry and K9 Axel are always on the move - from helicopter training, community outreach, or being on patrol; they’re constantly in the mix.
Thank you K9 Axel for your service, here’s to extra treats and ear scratches. May you have… pic.twitter.com/1TGmi0xXvF
— Washoe Sheriff (@WashoeSheriff) September 3, 2024