After 4.5 years of dedicated service with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Police Service Dog (PSD) Neeka has officially begun her well-earned retirement.
Throughout her career, Neeka served from Kamloops, British Columbia, and deployed across the RCMP’s Southeast District as part of the Emergency Response Team. Known for her calm, quiet demeanor, striking jet-black coat, and piercing brown eyes, Neeka let her actions speak louder than words.
Her service was marked by countless successes, including locating an elderly woman with dementia who had fallen down a steep embankment during a severe thunderstorm, assisting in the apprehension of a dangerous suspect following a province-wide police pursuit, recovering crucial evidence in a shooting investigation, and locating a discarded firearm buried deep beneath the snow after a home invasion. No matter the conditions or the challenge, Neeka consistently demonstrated determination, focus, and an extraordinary nose for the job.
Her handler, Cpl. Stephen Prior, remembers another side of Neeka just as fondly—her legendary yawns. Whether she was politely enduring one of his stories or secretly conducting her own research into whether canine yawns are contagious, Neeka always had a way of making people smile.
Retirement brings a new chapter for Neeka. She has been welcomed into a loving forever home where she will continue spending time with her longtime buddy, Murphy, another dog familiar with the world of police service.
Neeka has also been diagnosed with chronic canine hepatitis, a condition that requires lifelong medication and a prescription diet. Thanks to the support of Ned’s Wish, her family won’t have to face those ongoing veterinary costs alone, allowing them to focus on what matters most—giving Neeka the happy, comfortable retirement she has so richly earned.
We are honoured to welcome PSD Neeka to the Ned’s Wish family. Thank you for your loyal service, unwavering courage, and dedication to keeping Canadians safe. Your watch may be over, but your legacy will endure for years to come.