Polk County K-9 ‘Ace’ Recovering After Surgery, Amputation
Polk County K-9 'Ace' underwent surgery and had a leg amputated after being shot while assisting deputies in arresting a fugitive near Kathleen. The dog is expected to recover.
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 7, 2026 —
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office K-9 named Ace is recovering after undergoing surgery that resulted in the amputation of a leg. The incident occurred while the canine was assisting deputies in apprehending a fugitive near Kathleen.
K-9 Ace was shot during the operation. Following the incident, the dog was taken for surgery where veterinarians determined it was necessary to amputate a leg. The Sheriff’s Office has stated that Ace is expected to recover from the procedure.
The specific circumstances surrounding the shooting and the subsequent arrest of the fugitive were not detailed in the provided information. Further details regarding the fugitive and the operation itself were not immediately available.
Story summarized from the original created by Chad Mills on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.
