(COLORADO SPRINGS) — After being gravely injured in the line of duty, Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) K9 Roam has been “working on sitting up and taking some steps,” after making it through several hours of surgery, according to the latest update.

CSPD posted to its Facebook page on Friday, Oct. 17, and shared a photo of K9 Roam with the team at Animal ER Care by his side.

Courtesy: CSPD

“First and foremost, we want to thank the incredible team at Animal ER Care on North Nevada for the amazing care for Roam. This week also happens to be Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week. And while our vet teams take great care of our dogs all the time, it is in these unexpected and trying times that we feel that gratitude even more. Thank you so much to those who have been caring for Roam and ultimately saving his life. Your skill, kindness, and compassion for our dogs and our department is unmatched,” CSPD wrote.

CSPD also thanked the community for its support. “There have been so many offers for donations, thoughts and prayers, and words of encouragement,” the post read. “We cannot thank you enough.”

On Wednesday, Oct. 15, CSPD responded to a domestic violence protection order violation involving 37-year-old Anthony Bryant. After multiple failed attempts to get Bryant to surrender, K9 Roam was deployed, and Bryant allegedly stabbed Roam at least three times. Bryant was taken into custody after the use of a chemical irritant and a taser, according to CSPD.

Donations to K9 Roam’s care can be made on the Police Foundation of Colorado Springs’ website. The nonprofit explained that people can write “Roam” in the instructions line to ensure donations go directly to his care.

The police department said Roam still has some tough days ahead, but remains optimistic about his recovery. “We ask that you continue to keep Roam and his handlers in your thoughts.”