Over the course of four years, they worked long hours and many days which forged a strong bond between them and they could be found together night and day. David is close to retiring after 34 years with the police department and unfortunately, Ivy is to be reassigned to another K-9 handler.
David's daughter Jennie recounts how they would never be apart for more than a few hours at any given time. David not only adored Ivy, but Ivy equally adored him. Jennie has started a petition to try to convince the police department to allow David to keep Ivy rather than re-assigning her. The petition got over 35,000 signatures but proved to be of no use. The department refuses to allow Ivy to retire with David and will continue to use her as a K-9 officer that will serve with another handler for future