K9 Shanel- Marion PD

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! We hope everyone has a safe, scary and fun trick or treat tonight! 🎃👻🦇🍬🍫

10/05/2025

We are all checked in and ready to go for ATK9 2025!

08/13/2025

Yesterday, Trooper Carson with the Marion Post of the Ohio State Patrol requested our assistance on a traffic stop. After a free air sniff around the vehicle, Shanel alerted to the vehicle.

During the search, a bag with nearly 3 ounces of m**h was located, along with various items of paraphernalia. Aside from this, the driver was found to have 3 warrants through 3 different agencies. Great stop by a proactive Trooper!

06/05/2025

DID YOU KNOW⁉️

A dog’s core temperature is 101°F to 102.5°F. Anything above 105° is considered dangerous and above 108° can cause permanent damage to a dog’s body.

With the weather FINALLY starting to match the month we’re in, Shanel wanted to remind everyone to not leave your pets in the vehicle! Even a quick trip into the store can be dangerous to your pet.

Everyday before shift, I start up our cruiser to let it cool down (or warm up depending on the time of year) before we load up and leave for work. Over the weekend, on a sunny 75° day, the inside was a blistering 113° when I started it up. On days where it’s 90° outside, it’s easily 130° or higher. It does not take long for vehicles to reach these temperatures, especially when parked in as asphalt parking lot with no shade. Leaving a pet in a vehicle in this weather without access to water AND AC could very easily lead a person to felony charges.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion in animals, specifically dogs, are:

🐕 Restlessness

👅 Panting

💨 Increased respiratory rate

❤️ Increased heart rate

🤤 Excess salivation

Vomitting and diarrhea (we won’t use emojis for those 😅)

It’s not uncommon for a dog to exhibit some of these symtoms after being outside playing. Just be sure to bring the dog inside where it is cooler after play time and give it access to water. Monitor the dog to ensure the symptoms are going away as opposed to getting worse or not going away at all. The quickest ways to tell that a dog is starting to overheat is to check the inside of the ears and mouth. As they heat up, the ears and gums turn bright red. The gums will turn purple or blue the worse the condition gets. Obviously, if you are unfamiliar with the dog, don’t reach inside of it’s mouth.

We hope you all enjoy the coming summer months and be safe doing so!

05/19/2025

A few nights ago, Officer Pelphrey stopped a vehicle and asked for us to come assist. Shanel alerted to the vehicle and during a search, crack co***ne, and what appears to be fentanyl and possibly m**h were all located. Additionally, a drug making “kit” was located in the truck. It consisted of measuring cups with residue, cutting agents, scales, gloves and surgical masks. Great stop by a proactive officer!

04/28/2025

Come hang out with us and enjoy the activities!

Do you have a sweet, classic ride you'd like to show off? Well, you're in luck. The 3rd annual Marion K9 Project Car Show is back at the McDaniels Automotive on Route 95 in Marion. The lot opens at 9 am, and the show starts at 1pm. Hope to see you and that beautiful oldie there.

04/21/2025

We had a busy week last week! We were invited to Hayes and Harrison Elementaries to talk to several classes about Police K9s, their training and work life. The kids got to watch Shanel do a couple article searches and obedience exercises before getting to pet her. As always, Shanel loved the attention and showing the kids what we do. On Saturday, we also spent a little bit of time before work at the Victory Center Church of God for their annual Easter Egg Hunt.

03/31/2025

Big thanks for Gracie at Fred’s for the “midnight snack” a few nights ago! Shanel was so excited that she wouldn’t even pose for the picture 🍦