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East Tennessee Launches K-9 Air Rescue | Bristol Virginia News
East Tennessee just got a lifesaving upgrade for its working K-9s: HEART, the region’s first specialized air medical service for canine officers, launches Thursday, September 3rd. After two years of planning sparked by a K-9 officer’s vision, this program cuts critical response times by delivering rapid stabilization and air transport—equipping clinicians with trauma, wound care, and heat injury expertise. Partnering with a 24/7 vet and ready to fly injured dogs to UT’s veterinary college, HEART ensures every K-9 gets the urgent care they deserve, following in the footsteps of Chattanooga’s…
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