Kent County Emergency Services Team

2023 October – K9 Cletus Retirement Party

Cletus and Leah through the years.

The team celebrated Leah and Cletus at a retirement party held at Palmer Park on October 21st. Good times, good food, and fond memories of Cletus’ contributions to the team were shared on a cool Fall afternoon. Thanks to everyone who came out and contributed to a fun afternoon!

Cletus may be retiring, but his nose isn't!
Randy and Michelle Vieu cooking up some goodness.
The revelers begin to arrive.
The food table.
Leah and Cletus visiting with kate.
The banner says it all.
Cletus and Leah through the years.
The stars of the show!
Relaxing before lunch.
Party people.
Leah says a few words.
Kate says a few more words before lunch is served.
Delicious burgers and hot dogs - thanks for cooking, Randy!
The party was held in a picnic shelter at Palmer Park.
Let's eat!
The cake read: "Congratulations on your retirement Cletus"
After lunch there were presents to open!
Cletus testing a new toy.
Kate gifted a light box with photos of Cletus.
A framed photo of Cletus.
Cards and gifts.
Leah and Cletus will have fun playing "fetch" with this!
Cletus checking out the next present.
Jessy shows Cletus another new toy.
The aftermath of Cletus enjoying a piece of cake, in one bite.
"More cake, Mom?"
Doug, Jessy, and Cletus.
Cletus suiting up for one last trail.
Preparing for a search.
Presenting the scent article.
Coming out if the woods, on the scent trail.
Following the scent to the subject.
Can Cletus find Randy?
Success! Subject found.
"Good job!"
Time for a reward for a job well done.
The team celebrates their success.
"Mmmm, liver!"
What a great team!
Cletus and Leah.