Spencer, IA (KICD)– The K-9 Handler for the Spencer Police Department is looking back at a successful relationship two weeks after the passing of his furry partner after a battle with cancer.

Lieutenant Patrick Westfall lived and worked with K-9 Mennox for nearly ten years after being able to find just about the perfect dog for both the job and his family.

Through the years, Lieutenant Westfall and Mennox spent a large amount of time training for a variety of scenarios that they could be called upon to help with.

And all of that training paid off as the partners were called into action nearly 400 times during their tenure.

Lieutenant Westfall tells KICD News he would like to see the Spencer Police Department continue with the K-9 program, but right he taking a step back to remember his close friend and partner before making any decisions on what the future may look like.