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BRAINTREE, Mass. — Braintree police dog Kitt’s legacy lives on.
A year after Kitt’s death in the line of duty, his partner, Officer William Cushing, established the K9 Kitt Foundation to help train, equip and raise awareness for K9 teams nationwide.
Kitt died when he was shot three times while chasing a domestic violence suspect on June 4, 2021. Police say the dog diverted the suspect’s attention away from Cushing and two other officers.
“As the suspect repeatedly fired his weapon, K-9 Kitt heroically advanced toward the suspect, causing him to turn his attention away from the officers,” Braintree Police Chief Mark Dubois said at the time.
Cushing and one other officer were injured in the shootout. The suspect, 34-year-old Andrew Homan, was killed.
“I lost my partner and closest friend in that Braintree wood line that day, but I’ve been able to recover and move forward because of Kitt’s fearless bravery and sacrifice,” Cushing said in a statement.
The foundation will provide relief for violently injured K9 teams across the country, raise awareness, continue the education and training of handlers and ensure teams are properly equipped. It will also connect community members interested in supporting K9 teams with those officers.
“Kitt was a one-of-a-kind warrior who gave his life defending me and my fellow officers. It [sic] in his memory and the warrior mentality he instinctively possessed that we are forming this foundation to aid other K9 teams nationwide,” Cushing said in a statement.
Follow @K9KittFoundation on Facebook and Instagram for more information. To donate to the K9 Kitt Foundation, log onto www.K9KittFoundation.com or Venmo at @K9KittFoundation.
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