Grace Kirchner, Leader Correspondent
Contributed Photo Sgt. Christopher Wendorf of the Clintonville Police Department says K-9 Chero is doing well following surgery last week, but the medical emergency cut deeply into the department’s K-9 funds.
An object was removed from the stomach of Clintonville Police Department K-9 Chero last week during an emergency surgery.
The dog is doing fine and is expected to return to work soon, according to his handler, Sgt. Christopher Wendorf.
Wendorf said Chero started exhibiting signs of discomfort April 6. After a few vomiting episodes, he was taken to the Fox Valley Animal Referral Center in Appleton. Tests revealed a foreign object lodged in his stomach.
The object was removed during an emergency surgery performed by United Veterinary Services in Clintonville, according to a statement from the Police Department.
Wendorf asked everyone to keep Chero in their thoughts and prayers.
The medical emergency cut deeply into the city’s K-9 fund, Wendorf said. The K-9 program in Clintonville is funded solely by donations from businesses and residents.
Donations for the K-9 program are accepted at the Police Department, 35 S. Clinton Ave., and City Hall, 50 10th St. All donations are tax deductible.