With over 650 deployments and assisting in 250 arrests, Whatcom County’s K9 Elliot has retired, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.
Elliot and his handler, Deputy Taddonio, worked throughout Whatcom County and whether it be through blackberry bushes, rivers and lakes, and even under houses, Elliot was always up for the challenge.
Elliot also assisted in arrests in Skagit and Snohomish counties.
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“There is a quote that rings true. ‘Everyone knows what evil looks like but few have had evil look back at them.’ We have had evil look back at us,” stated Deputy Taddonio in a letter to Elliot. “I am forever thankful that you were willing to be by my side and stare back at it with me. You have dedicated over seven and a half years of being my partner and I’m grateful we had each other… (Yours) is a well-earned retirement and it’s your time to relax. We hopefully have many more years together but all you will need to chase now are your toys.” Taddonio signed the letter, “Your partner, your person, your dad…”
Elliot will be retiring to Deputy Taddonio’s home.
Taddonio’s new partner, K9 Luca, is an 85-week German Shepherd who loves to play and have fun.
Taddonio and Luca have completed over 400 hours of state-mandated police dog training and recently earned their certification for the narcotics detection team.
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